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Spalding's Athletic Lilirary is admitted to be the leading 
library series of its kind published in the world. In fact, 
it has no imitators, let alone equals. It occupies a field 
that it has created for itself. 

The Library was established in the year 1892, and it is an 
admitted fact by many authorities that Spalding's Athletic 
Library has accomplished a great deal in America for the 
advancement of amateur sport. 

The millions that read the Library during the year will 
attest to its value. A glance at its index will disclose the 
remarkable field that it covers. It is immaterial what the 
pastime may be, you will find in Spalding's Athletic Library 
a reference to it, either in a book devoted exclusively to 
that particular game or in some of the books that cover 
many sports. 

It has been the aim of the editors to make the books 
Offlcial, and they arc recognized as such, all the important 
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A glance at the names of the authors of the different vol- 
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particular line, the men best qualified to write intelligently 
on each subject, are selected ; and, as a result, there is 
not another series in the world like Spalding's Athletic 
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conceived or advanced, it is invariably the aim of the 
publishers to have a book on that sport. In that way 
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of the sport, follows it year in and year out and there can 
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ng's Official Base Ball Guide 

ng's Official Foot Ball Guide 

ng's Official Association Foot Ball Guide 

ng's Official Cricket Guide 

ng's Official Lawn Tennis Annual 

ng's Official Golf Guide 

ng's Official Ice Hockey Guide 

ng's Official Basket Ball Guide 

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Group 



Base Ball 



No. 1 Spalding^s Official Base Ball 

Guide. 
Ng. 202 How to Flay Base Ball. 
Nc. 223 How to Bat. 
No. 232 How to Run Bases. 
No. 230 How to Pitch. 
No. 229 How to Catch. 
No. 225 How to Play First Base. 
No. 226 How to Play Second Base. 
No. 227 How to Play Third Base. 
No. 228 How to Play Shortstop. 
No. 224 How to Play the Outfield. 

r How to Organize a Base Ball 
I Club. [League. 

I How to Organize a Base Ball 
How to Manage a Base Ball Club. 
How to Train a Base Ball Team. 
How to Captain a Base Ball 
How to Umpire a Game. [Team. 
Technical Base Ball Terms, 
No. 219 Ready Reckoner of Base Ball 
Percentages. 
BASE BALL AUXILIARIES 
No. 291 Minor League Base Ball Guide. 
No. 293 Official Handbook National 
League of Prof. B. B. Clubs. 



No. 
231 



Group IK 



Foot Ball 



No. 2 Simlding's Official Foot Ball 
Guide. 

No. 284 How to Play Foot Ball. 

No. 2 A Spalding's Official (Soccer) 
Associatio7i Foot Ball Guide. 

No. 286 How to Play Soccer. 

FOOT BALL AUXILIARIES 

No. 283 Spalding's Official Canadian 
Foot Ball Guide. 

No. 294 Officiailntercollegiate Associa- 
tion Soccer Foot Ball Guide. 

Group III. Cricket 

No. S Siialding's Official Cricket 

Guide. 
No. 277 Cricket and How to Play It. 

Group IV. Lawn Tennis 

No. 4 Spalding's Official LaivnTeyinis 

Annual. 
No. 157 How to Play l^awn Tennis. 
No. 279 Strokes and Science of Lawn 
Tennis. 

Group V. Golf 

No. 5 Spalding's Official Golf Guide. 
No. 276 How to Play Golf. 

Group VI. Hochey 

No. 6 Sjialdivg's Official Ice Hockey 
No. 154 Field Hockey. [.Guide. 

No. 188 Lawn Hockey. 
No. 180 Ring Hockey. 

HOCKEY AUXILIARY 

No. 256 Official Handbook Ontario 

Hockey As.sociation. 



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Group VII. 



Bashet Ball 



No. 7 Spalding's O jfi cial Basket 

Ball Guide. 
No. 193 How to Play Basket Ball. 
No. 260 Basket Ball Guide for Women. 

BASKET BALL AUXILIARY 
No. 278 Official Collegiate Basket Ball 
Handbook. 



Group VIII. 



Bowling 



No. 8 Spalding's Official Boivling 
Guide. 

Group IX. Indoor Base Ball 

tio. 9 Spalding's Official Indoor 
Base Ball Guide. 

Group X. Polo 

No. 10 Spaldi7ig's Offi cial Roller 
No. 129 Water Polo. iPolo Guide. 

No. 199 Equestrian Polo. 

Group XI. Miscellaneous Games 

No. 201 Lacrosse. 

No. 248 Archery. 

No. 138 Croquet. 

No. 271 Roque. 

•»^ [Racquets. 

1Q4 "^^ Squash-Racquets. 

^^^ (Court Tennis. 

No. 13 Hand Ball. 

No. 167 Quoits. 

No. 170 Push Ball. 

No. 14 Curling. 

No. 207 Lawn Bowls. 

No. 188 Lawn Games. 

No. 189 Children's Games. 

Group XII. Athielics 

No. 12 Spalding's Official Athletic 
Almanac. 

No. 27 College Athletics. 

No. 182 All Around Athletics. 

No. 156 Athletes' Guide. 

No. 87 Athletic Primer. 

No. 273 Olympic Games at Athens,1906. 

No. 252 How to Sprint. 

No. 255 How to Run 100 Yards. 

No. 174 Distance and Cross Country 
Running. 

No. 259 How to Become a Weight 
Thrower. 

No. 55 Official Sporting Rules. 

No. 246 Athletic Training for School- 
boys. 
ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES 

No. 241 Amateur Athletic Union Offi- 
cial Handbook. 

No. 217 Olympic Handbook (St. LouisK 

No. 292 Intercollegiate Official Hand- 
book. 



ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES -Cow. 
No. 245 Y. M. C. A. Official Handbook. 
No. 281 Public Schools Athletic League 

Official Handbook. 
No. 274 Intercollegiate Cross Country 

Association Handbook. 

Alhlellc 
Group XIII. Accompllsnmenis 

No. 177 How to Swim. 

No. 128 How to Row. 

No. 209 How to Become a Skater. 

No. 178 How to Train for Bicycling. 

No. 23 Canoeing. 

No. 2S2 Roller Skating Guide. 

No. 296 Speed Swimming. 

Group XIV. Manly Sporis 

No. 18 Fencing. (ByBreck). 

No. 162 Boxing. 

No. 165 Fencing. (BySenac). 

No. 140 Wrestling. 

No. 236 How to Wrestle. 

No. 102 Ground Tumbling. 

No. 233 Jiu Jitsu. 

No. 166 How to Swing Indian Clubs. 

No. 200 Dumb Bell Exercises. 

No. 143 Indian Clubs and Dumb Bells. 

No. 262 Medicine Ball Exercises. 

No. 29 Pulley Weight Exercises. 

No. 191 How to Punch the Bag. 

No. 289 Tumbling for Amateurs. 

Group XV. Gymnaslics 

No. 104 Grading of Gymnastic Exer- 
cises. 

No. 214 Graded Calisthenics and Dumb 
Bell Drills. 

No. 254 Barnjum Bar Bell Drill. 

No. 158 Indoor and Outdoor Gymnastic 
Games. 

No. 124 How to Become a Gymnast. 

No. 287 Fancy Dumb Bell and March- 
ing Drills. 

Group XVI. Physical cuiiure 

No. 161 Ten Minutes' Exercise for 

Busy Men. 
No. 208 Physical Education and Hy- 
giene. 
No. 149 Scientific Physical T r a i n i n jr 

and Care of the Body. 
No. 142 Physical Training Simplified. 
No. 185 Hints on Health, 
No. 213 285 Health Answers. 
No. 238 Muscle Building. [ning. 

No. 234 School Tactics and Maze Run- 
No. 261 Tensing Exercises, [ics. 
No. 285 Health by Muscular Gymnast- 
No. 288 Indigestion Treated by Gym- 
No. 290 Get Well: Keep Well, [nasties. 



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Group I. Base Ball 

]\o. l—S pal (line's Oilieiiil 
Unse Itall (iiiide. 

Tlu' lc:i(lin.c Bas(> Ball 
annual ol' tlic country, 
and the ollicial autlioritv 
of Iho Si'ino. Kdited b.v 
llnirv ("liadwick, t h * 
••Fallicr of I5aso Ball." 
Contains the otticial play- 
inu: rules, -with an ex- 
))lanator.v index of tli( 
rules compiled l>y Mr. 
A. C. Spaldius; pictures of all the 
teams in the National, American and 
minor leairues; othcial averages; re- 
vie\\s of the season in all the pro- 
fessional organizations; college Base 
Ball, and a great deal of interesting 
information. I'rice In cents. 

No. 202— How to Play Base 
Ball. 

Edited by T. 11. 
Muruane. New and 
revised edition. 
Contents: How to 
become a good i)at- 
ter; how to rnn the 
bases; advice to 
base runners. liy 
James PL Sullivan, 
President A.A.U.; 
how to become a good i)itcliiM-: 
bow to become a good catcher; how 
to play first base; how to play sec- 
ond base; how to play third base; 
how to play shortstop; how to play 
the infleld; how to play the out- 
field; the earmarks of a ball player, 
by John J. MctJraw; good advice for 
players; how to organize a team; 
how to manage a team; how to 
score a game; how to umpire a 
game; base ball rules interpreted for 
boys. I'rice 10 cents. 

No. 323— How to Bat. 

T h e most important 
part of ball playing now- 
adays, outside of pitch- 
ing, is batting. The team 
that can bat and has 
some good pitchers can 
win base l)all games; 
therefore, every boy and 
young man who has. of 
course, already learned to 
catch, should turn his attention to 
this department of the gain(>., and 
there is no Itetter way of Itecoming 
proficient than by reading this book 
and then constantly practising the 
little tricks explaim-d. Price 10 cts. 






\o. 2;{2— How to Run the 
llase.s. 

The iini)ortance of b; 
running as a sclent 
feature of the natio 
^aine is becoming nnu-e 
and more recognized each 
year. Besides being spec- 1 
lacular, feats of base 
stealing nearly always 
ligure in the winning of| 
a gam(>. Many a close 
contest is decided on the winning of 
that little strip of 90 feet which lies 
lietween cushions. When hits are 
few .and the enemy's pitchers steady, 
it becomes incuml>ent on the oppos- 
ing tt>am to get around the bases in 
some manner. Effective stealing not 
only increases the eft'ectiveness of 
the team by advancing its runners 
without wasting hits, but it serves 
to materially disconcert the enemy 
and frequently has caused an entire 
opposing club to temporarily lose its 
|)oise and throw away the game. 
This book gives clear and concise di- 
I'ections for excelling as a base run- 
ner; tells when to run and when not 
to do so; how and when to slide; 
team work on the bases; in fact, 
every point of the game is thor- 
iiughly explained. Illustrated with 
pictures of leading players. I'rice 10 
rents. 



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:;?0— How to Pitch. 



A new. up-to-d.ite book. 
The ..iuect of this b-iok 
is to aid the beginners 
wlio aspire to become 
clever twirlers, and its 
contents are the practi- 
cal teaching of men who 
have reached the top as 
I)itchers, and who know 
how to impart a knowl- 
their art. All the big 
pitchers are shown. Price 

No. 229— How to Catoh. 

Undoubtedly the best 
book on catching that 
lias yet been published. 
Every boy who has hopes | 
of being a clever catcher 
sliould read how well- 
known players cover their 
position. Among the 
more noted ones who de- 
scribe their methods of' 
|)lay in this book are Lou Criger of 
the Boston Americans and Johnnie 
Kling of the Chicago Nationals. The 
numerous pictures comprise all the 
noted catchers in the big leagues. 
I'rice 10 cents. 




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Ko. 225— How to Play First 
Base, 

No other position in a 
ball team has shown 
snch a change for th 
better in recent years as 
first base. Modifications 
in line with the better- 
ment of the sport in 
evei-y department have 
been made at intervals, 
t)nt in no other depart- 
ment have they been so radical. No 
boy who plays the initial sack can 
afford to overlook the points and 
hints contained in this book. En- 
tirely new and np to date. Illus- 
trated with full-page pictures of all 
the prominent first basemen. Price 
10 cents. 



No. 22«— How to Play Second 
Base. 

There are so few men 
who can cover second 
base to perfection that 
their names can easily 
be called off by anyone 
who follows the game 
base ball. Team owners 
who possess such players 
would not part with 
them for thousands of 
dollars. These men have been inter- 
viewed and their ideas incorporated 
in this book for the especial benefit 
of boys who want to know the fine 
points of play at this point of the 
diamond. Illustrated with full-page 
pictures. Price 10 cents. 



\o. 227— How to Play Third 
Base. 

Third l)ase is, in some 
respects, the most impor- 
tant of the infield. No 
major league team has 
ever won a pennant with- 
out a jireat third base- 
man. Collins of tlie Bos- 
ton Americans and Leach 
of I'ittsbnrg are two of 
tlie greatest third base- 
game has ever seen, and 
teams owe much of the credit 
pennants they have won to 
them. These men in this book de- 
scribe just how they play the posi- 
tion. Everything a plaver should 
know is clearly set forth and any 
boy will surely increase his chances 
of success by a careful reading of 
this book. Illustrated. Price 10 
cents. 







i\o. 22S— How to Play Sliort- 
stoi». 

Sliortstop is one of the 
liardest positions on the 
infield to fill, and quick 
thought and quick action 
lire necessary for a play- 
er who expects to make 
good as a shortstop. The 
views of every well- 
•cnown i)layer who cov- 
M-s this position have 
been sought in compiling this book, 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 224— How to Play tlie 
Outfield. 

Compiled especially for 
the young player who 
would liecome an expert. 
The Itest book on play- 
ing tlie outfield that has 
e V e r I) e e n put)lished. 
There are just as many 
tricks to be learned, be- 
fore a player can be a 
<(impetenL fielder, a s 
tliere are in anj' other position on a 
nine, and this book explains them 
all. Price 10 cents. 

\o. 2.H1 — How to Coaoli; How^ 
to Captain a Team; How^ 
to Manage a Team; How 
to liiii>ire; How to Or- 
jiaii>'/;e a I.easite; Teeli- 
iiieal Terms of Base Ball. 
A useful guide to all 
who are interested in the 
above subjects. Jimmy 
Collins writes on coach- 
ing; M. J. Kelly on cap- 
taining; Al Buckenberger 
on managing; Frank 
)wyer of the American 
League staff on umpir- 
ing; Fred Lake on minor 
leagues, and the editor. T. H. Mur- 
nane. President of the New England 
League, on how to organize a league. 
The chapters on Technical Terms of 
Base Ball have been written by 
Henry Chadwick, the ''Father of 
Base Ball," and define the meaning 
of all the terms peculiar to the Na- 
tional (Jame. Price 10 cents. 

No. 21J)— Ready Reckoner of 
Base Ball Percentaaes. 

To supply a demand 
for a book which would 
show the piH-centage of I 
clubs without recourse to | 
the arduous w^ork of fig- 
uring, the publishers! 
have had these tables | 
compiled by an expert. 
Price 10 cents. 





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BASK IJVLli AIXII.IARIKS. 

No. 2t>l— Minor liOaj 
Ball Guide. 

The minors' own guide. 
Contains pictures o f 
leading teams, schedules, 
report of annual meeting 
National Association of 
Professional Base Ball 
Leagues, special articles 
and official rul(>s. Indited 
by President T. II. Mur- 
nane, of the New Enghuid League. 
Price 10 cents. (Ready .May 1.) 

]Vo. ao.*?— Oflicial Handbook 
of the IVational lieaKue 
of Profe.ssional Base Ball 
^^1"»"*- runtains the Constitu 
lion, By-Laws, Official 
Rules, Averages, and 
schedule of the Na- 
tional League for the 
current year, together 
with list of club offi- 
cers and reports of the 
.iiiiiiial meetings of the 
gue. Every foUowei- 
of the game should have a copy of 
this book if he wants to keep his 
file of Base Ball books complete. 
Price 10 cents. 



Group 11. Foot Ball 





No. 2 — S|»aldinji's 
Foot Ball Guide. 

Edited by W a 1 t e r 
Camp. Contains the new- 
rules, with diagram of 
field; All-America teams 
as selected by the lead- 
ing authorities; reviews 
of the game from vari- 
ous sections of the coun- 
try; 1!)05 scores of all 
the leading teams; pic- 
tures of hundreds of pla 
10 cents. 



Oflieial 




\o. 2A— Spalding's Official 
Assoeiation Soccer Foot 
Ball Guide. 

A complete and up-to- 
date guide to the 
"Soccer" game in the 
United States, containing 
instructions for playing 
the game, oflieial rules, 
and interesting news 
from all parts of the 
country. Illustrate 

Price 10 cents. 

\o. 2SG— How to Play Soc- 
cer. 

Owing to the gPeat 
interest shown in "Soc- 
cei-" foot ball in Amer- 
ica, the publishers have 
had a bo(»k compiled in 
England, the home of the 
spurt, telling how each 
position should be played, 
written by the best play- 
er in England in his re- 
s|ie(tiv(> position, and illustrated 
with full-page photographs of play- 
ers in action. As a text-book of 
the game this work is invaluable, 
and no "Soccer" player can afford 
to be without it. Price 10 cents. 



^OOT BALL AUXILIARIES. 



No. 2S8— Spalding's 
Caiisidian Foot 

Guide. 

Edited by Frank D. 
Woodworth. Secretary- 

Treasurer Ontario Rugby 
Foot Ball Union. Tlie 
othcial book of the game 
in Canada. Price iO 
cents. 




No. 2S1— How 
Ball. 



to Play Foot 




Edited by Walter 
imp. The contents em- 
ace everything that a 
■ginner wants to know 
and many points that an 
expert will be glad to 
learn. The pictures are 
made from snapshots of 
leading teams and play 
ers in action, with com 
Walter Camp. Price lt» 




No. 2J>4— Official Tntercolle- 
Ji'iate Association Soccer 
Foot Ball 
Guide. 

Contains the constitu- 
ion and by-laws of the 
Association, pictures of 
the teams, and ofiQcial 
playing rules. Price 10 
cents. 




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Group III. Cricket 

No. .3— Spalcliiift's Official 
Cricket CJuide. 

Edited by Jerome Flan- 
iiciy. The most com- 
plete year book of the 
^iiiiiie that has ever bfeii 
])iiblished ill America, 
lleports of special 
matches, official rules 
and pictures of all the 
leading teams. Price 10 
cents. 

No. 277— Cricket; and How 
to Play it. 
By Prince Ranjitsinhji. 

Every department of 

the game is described 

concisely and illustrated 

with full-page pictures 

posed especially for this 

book. The best book 

of instruction on the 

game ever published. 

Price 10 cents. 




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Group IV, 



Lawn 
Tennis 




No. 4— Spaldins's Official 
Lawn Tennis Annual. 

Edited by II. P. Bur- 
chell, of the New York 
Times. Contents include 
a report of every impor- 
tant tournament played 
in 1906, embracing the 
National Championship, 
sectional and State tour- 
naments; invitation and 
open tournaments; inter- 
collegiate and interscholastic cham- 
pionships; women's national cham- 
pionships; foreign championships; in- 
door championships; ofHcial ranking 
for each year from 1885 to 1906; 
laws of lawn tennis; instructions for 
handicapi)ing: decisions on doubtful 
points; rcgnlatinns for the manage- 
ment (if tnuniaments; directory of 
clubs; directions for laying out and 
ki'eping a court; tournament notes. 
Illustrated with pictures of leading 
players. Price 10 cents. 

No. 157 — How to Play La-tvn 
Tennis, 

A complete description 
of lawn tennis; a lesson 
for beginners and direc- 
tions telling how to 
make the most impor- 
tant strokes. Illustrated. 
Price 10 cents. 





Golf 

Official 



m^tSiiiSM 



strokes and Science 
av»n Tennis. 

By P. A. Vaile. a 
leading authority on the 
uame in Great Britain. 
Every stroke in the 
game is accurately illus- 
rated and analyzed by 
the author. As a means 
of affording a compari- 
son between the Amer- 
ican and the English 
methods of play, this book is ex- 
tremely useful. Price 10 cents. 

Group V. 

No. 5 — Spalding's 
Golf Guide. 

The leading annual of 
the game in the United 
States. Contains rec- 
<u-ds of all important 
tournaments, articles on 
the game in various sec- 
tions of the country, 
pictures of prominent 
idayers, official playing 
rules and general items 
of interest. Price 10 cts. 

No. 276— How to Play Golf. 

By James Braid, the 
English Open Champion 
of 1906. A glance at 
the chapter headings 
will give an idea of the 
variety and value of the 
c o n tents: Beginners' 
wrong ideas; method of 
tuition; choosing the 
clubs; how to grip the 
club; stance and address in driving; 
the upward swing in driving, etc.; 
Numerous full-page pictures of Cham- 
pion Braid in action add to the 
book's attractiveness. Price 10 cts. 

Group VI. Hockey 

No. O— Spalding's Official Ice 
Hockey Guide. 

Written by the most 
famous player in Can- 
ada, A. Earrell. of the 
Shamrock hockey team 
of Montreal. It contains 
a complete description 
of hockey, its origin, 
points of a good player, 
and an instructive ar- 
ticle on how game is" 
played, with diagrams and official 
rules. Illustrated with pictures of 
leading teams. Price 10 cents. 





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No. 




ir»4— Field Hockey. 

To those in need of 
vijrorous and healthful 
out-of-doors exer c i s e, 
this game is recom- 
la ended highly. Its 
hc;illhful attributes are 
manifold and the inter- 
' St of player and spec- 
latni- alike is kept ac- 
1 ive through o u t t h e 
progress of the game. The game is 
prominent in the sports at Vassar, 
Smith, Wellesley, Bryn Mawr and 
other leading colleges. Price In cents. 

No. 1 S S — li a w n 
Hockey, Garden 
Hockey, I'arlor 
Hockey. 

Containing the rules 
for each game. Illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 




Hockey 





game for the 
invented by 



Xo. 180— Ring 

A ne\v 
gvninasiunj. _ 
l)r J. M. Yorhees of 
Pratt Institute, Brook- 
that has sprung 
into instant popularity; 
as exciting as basket 
l.all. This book contains 
■rticial rules. Price 10 
cints. 

HOClvEY AIXILIARY. 

Ao. :5."><;— Otfieial Handbook | 

of tlie Ontario Hoc key 

Association. 

Edited by W. A. Hew- 
itt, of Toronto. Con- 
tains the official rules 
of the Association, con- 
stitution, rules of com- 
petition, list of ofBcers, 
and pictures of leading 
players. Price 10 cents. 





Group VII. 



Basket 
Ball 



No. 7 — Spj»ldlnft*M Officia 
Basket Ball Guide. 




players. 



Edited by Oeorge T. 
lepbron. Contains the 
it'vised official rules, de- 
risions on d i s p u t e d 
points, records of promi- 
nent teams, reports on 
the game from various 
arts of the country, 
nd pictures of hundreds 
Price 10 cents. 



No. 19.3— How to Play Basket 
Ball. 

By G. T. Hepbron, 
editor of the Official 
Basket Ball Guide. Con- 
tains full instructions 
for players, both for the 
expert and the novice, 
duties of officials, and 
specially posed full-page 
pictures showing the cor- 
rect and incorrect meth- 
ods of playing. The demand for a 
book of this character is fully satis- 
fied in this publication, as many 
points are included which could not 
be incorporated in the annual publi- 
cation of the Basket Ball Guide for 
want of room. Price 10 cents. 

No. 2«0— Official Basket Ball 
Guide for "Women. 

__ Edited Ijv Miss Senda 

;i ^:HIlKIgi .:,i Perensun. of Smith Col- 
lege. Centains the of- 
ficial playing rules of 
the game and special ar- 
ticles on the following 
subjects: Games for 
women, by E. Hitchcock, 
Director of Physical 
Training, and Dean of 
College, Amherst College; condition 
of women's basket ball in the Mid- 
dle West, by W. P. Bowen, Michigan 
State Normal College; psychological 
effects of basket ball for women, by 
Dr. L. H. Gulick; physiological ef- 
fects of basket ball, by Theodore 
Hough, Ph. D. ; significance of basket 
ball for women, by Senda Berenson; 
relative merit of the Y. M. C. A. 
rules and women's rules, by Augusta 
Lane Patrick; A Plea for Basket 
P.all, by Julie Ellsbee Sullivan, 
Teachers' College, New York; dia- 
gram of field. Illustrated with 
many pictures of basket ball teams. 
Price 10 cents. 

HA.Siviyr IIAIJ. ALXILIARY. 

No. 278— Collegiate Basket 
Ball Guide. 

The official pul^lication 
of the new Collegiate 
Basket Ball Associa- 
tion. Contains the of- 
ficial rules, collegiate 
iiiid high school records, 
.\11 America selections, 
reviews of the collegiate 
basket ball season of 
1905-G. and pictures of 
all the prominent college teams and 
individual players. Edited by H. A. 
Fisher, of Columbia. Price 10 cts. 




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Group VIIL Bowling 

No. S— Spaldinsr's Official 
Bo^vliiis" Guide. 

Editod by S. Karpf, 
Secretary of the Amer- 
h-.in Bowling Conjjress. 
The contents include: 
History of the sport; 
diagrams of effective de- 
liveries; how to bowl; a 
few hints to beginners; 
American Bowling Con- 
gress; the national 
championships; how to build an al- 
ley; how to score; spares — how they 
are made. Rules for cocked hat, 
cocked hat and feather, quintet, bat- 
tle game, nine up and nine down, 
head pin and four back, ten pins — 
head pin out. Ave back, the Newport 
game, ten pin head. Price lo cents. 

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Group IX. Base Ball 

No. O— Spaldiiis'.s Official In- 
door Base Ball Guide. 

America's nat i o n a 1 
game is now vieing with 
other indoor games as a 
winter pastime. This 
book contains the play- 
ing rules, pictures of 
leading teams from all 
))arts of the countrv, j 
and interesting articles I 
on the game by leading 
authorities on the subject. 





Xo. 199— Equestrian Polo. 

rompiled by H. L. 
Fitzpatrick of the New 
■^'irk Sun. Illustrated 
v.ith portraits of lead- 
ing players and contains 
most useful information 
for polo players. Price 
10 cents. 

Group XL ous Games 

No. 201— Lacrosse. 

By William 

8chmeisser. c ai pi t a i n I 
Johns Hopkins Univer- 
sity champion intercul- 
legiate lacrosse team df 
1902; edited by Ronald | 
T. Abercrombie, ex-cap 
tain and coach of Johusl 
Hoi)kins Universitv la- 
crosse team. 190<)-19(i4. 
Kvery position is thoroughly ex- 
|)Iained in a most simple and concise 
manner, rendering it the best manual 
of the game ever published. Illus- 
trated with numerous snapshots of 
important plays. Price 10 cents. 




centg. 



Price 10 



Group X. 



Polo 

No. 10— Spalding's 
Official Roller 
Polo Guide. 

Edited by J. C. Morse. 
A full description of the 
game; official rules, rec- 
ords. Price 10 cents. 

\o. 129— Water Polo. 
The contents of thii 

book treat of every de 

tail, the individual "work fv/WERPoi^J 

of the players, the prac- — ''"^ — 

tice of the team, how 

to throw the ball, with] 

Illustrations and many 

■valuable hints. Price 

10 cents. 






\o. 248- Archery. 

A new and up-to-date 
book on this fascinating 
pastime. Edited by Mr. 
Louis Maxson of Wash- 
ington, D. C, ex-Na- 
tional champion. Con- 
tains a history of arch- 
ery from its revival as a 
pastime in the eighteenth 
c<>ntury to the present 
tune, with list of winners and scores 
of the English Grand championships 
from 1844; National Archerv Associa- 
tion of the United States winners 
and scores; the several varieties of 
archery; instructions for shooting; 
how to select implements; how to 
score; and a great deal of interest- 
ing information on the game. Illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 

]Vo. 1.3S— Spaldins's Official 
Croquet Guide 

Contains directions for 
[ilaying, diagrams of im- 
portant strokes, descrij*- 
tion of grounds, instruc- 
tions for the beginner, 
terms used in the game, 
and the official plavin^ 
rules. Price 10 cents. 




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No. 271— SpjildiiiK'N Official 
Kouiie Guiile. 

Til." ollicKil publioation 
if tlu' National Uixnio 
Association of Auunica. 
K.iitcd by Prof. Charles 
bus, ox-cham p i o n. 
ains a (U'S(M-iption 
he fonrts and thoir 
.ciisLM-uftion, diagrams 
nf the field. illustra- 
tions, rules and valuable 
n. Price 10 cents. 



No. 104— Racquets, Squasli- 
Raciiuets and loiirt Ten- 
nis. 

The need of an au- 
thoritative handbook at 
a popular priee on these 
Karnes is filled l)y 
book. How to i)lay 
jiatue is thoroughly ex 
plained, and all the dif 
lieult strokes shown 
special photo g r a p 1 
taken especially for tl 
book. Contains the offleial rules for 
each game, with photographs of 
well-known courts. Price 10 cents. 



No. a.'J— How to Play Hand 
Ball. 

P>y the world's cham- 
jiion, Michael Egan, of 
Jersey City. This book 
has been rewritten and 
brought up to date in 
every particular. Every 
I'lay is thoroughly ex- 
[ilaiiied by text and 
(iiagrani. The numerous 
illnslrutiniis ••oiisist of 
full pages made from photographs of 
('hampion Egan, showing hira in all 
his characteristic attitudes. Price 
10 cents. 



No. 167— Qnoits. 

By M. W. Deshong. 
The need of a book on 
this interesting game 
has been felt by many 
who wished to know the 
fine points and tricks 
used by the experts. 
Mr. Deshong explains 
them, with illustratit)ns, 
BO that a novice can 
readily underetand. Price 10 cents. 



No. 170— Pu.sli Ball. 



I'laved with an a 
inflated ball 6 feet 
diameter, weighing aim 
,".(► iiounds. A side ci 
sists of eleven nn 
'111 is book contains t 
ollicial rules and 
sketch of the game; 
lust rated. Price; 
cents. 



\o. II— Curling. 







A short history of 
this famous Scottish 
I)astime, with instruc- 
lions for play, rules of 
the game, definitions of 
terms and diagrams of 
ditVerent shots. Price 
10 cents. 



\a. ii07— BowlinjJ^ on tlie 
Green; or, Ija-*vn Bowls. 

How to construct a '~ 
green; necessary etpiiii- 
ment; how to play the 
game, and the official 
rules as promulgated by 
the Scottish Bowling 
Association. Edited hy 
James W. Greig. Illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 188— Lawn Games. 



Contains the rules for 
Lawn Hockey, Garden 
Hockey, Hand Tennis. 
Tether Tennis; also Vol- 
ley Pall, Parlor Hockey, 
Padmintuu, Basket Goal. 
Price lo cents. 



No. 180— Children'.s Games. 

Compiled iiy Jessu' H. 
Bancroft, director nf 
l)liysical training, depart- 
ment of education, New 
York City. These games 
are intended for use at 
recesses, and all but the 
team games have Ihmh 
adapted to large classis 
Suitable for children 
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Group XII. Athletics 

No. 12— Spalding's Official 
Atliletic Almanac. 

Compiled bj- J. E. Sul- 
livan, Chief Department 
I'hysieal Culture, Louis- 
iana Purchase Exposi- 
tion, Director Olympic 
(iaincs, 1904, Special 
Cciuunissioner from the 
United States to the 
Olympic Games at Ath- 
ens, 1!J06, and President 
of the Amateur Athletic Union. The 
only annual publication now issued 
that contains a complete list of ama- 
teur best-on-records; complete inter- 
collegiate records; complete English 
records from 18G6; s\Yimming rec- 
ords; interscholastic records; Irish, 
Scotch, Continental, South African 
and Australasian records; important 
athletic events and numerous photos 
of individual athletes and leading 
athletic teams. Price 10 cents. 

No. 27— College Atlileties. 

M. C. Murphy, the 
well-known athletic 
trainer, now with Penn- 
sylvania, the author of 
this book, has written it 
especially for the school- 
boy and college man, 
but it is invaluable for 
the athlete who wishes 
to excel in any branch 
of athletic sport. The subjects com- 
prise the following articles: Train- 
ing, starting, sprinting; how to train 
for the quarter, half, mile and longer 
distances; walking; high and broad 
.lumping; hurdling; pole vaulting; 
throwing the hammer. It is profuse- 
ly illustrated with pictures of lead- 
ing athlett'S. Price 10 cents. 

No. 1S2— All-Aroiinrt Atli 
letics. 

Gives in full the 
method of scoring the 
Ail-Around Cham p i o n- 
ship, giving percentagt 
tables showing what 
each man receives foi 
each performance in 
each of the ten events. 
It contains as well in- 
structive articles on how 

to train for the All-Around Cham- 
Illustrated with many pic- 
champions in action and 

scores at all-around meets. Price 

10 cents. 





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So. loG — Athlete's Guide. 

I low to become an 
athlete. It contains full 
.structions for the be- 
ginner, telling how to 
sprint, hurdle, jump and 
throw weights, general 
hints on training; in 
fact, this book is one 

f the most complete on 
the subject that has 
ever appeared. Special chapters con- 
tain valuable advice to beginners and 

mportant A. A. U. rules and their 
explanations, while the pictures com- 
prise many scenes of champions In 
action. Price 10 cents. 

No. 87— Athletic Primer. 

Edited by James E. 
Sullivan, President of 
t li e Amateur Athletic 
I'uion. Tells how to or- 
ganize an athletic club, 
how to conduct an ath- 
letic meeting, and gives 
rules for the govern- 
ment of athletic meet- 
ings; contents also in- 
clude directions for building a track 
and laying out athletic grounds, and 
a very instructive article on train- 
ing; fully illustrated with pictures of 
leading athletes. Price 10 cents. 

No. 273— The Olympic Games 
at Athens, 190G. 

A complete account of 
the Olvmpic Games <if 
1906, at Athens, the 
gieatest Internati o n a 1 
Athletic Contest ever 
held. Containing a short 
history of the games, 
story of the American 
team's trip and their | 
reception at Athens^ 
complete list of starters in every 
event; winners, their times and dis- 
tances; the Stadium; list of winners 
in previous Olympic Games at Ath- 
ens, Paris and St. Louis, and a great 
deal of other interesting information. 
Compiled by J. E. Sullivan. Special 
Commissioner from the United States 
to the Olympic Games. I'rice 10 cts. 

No. 232— How to Sprint. 

A complete and de- 
tailed account of how to 
train for the short dis- 
tances. Every athlete 
who aspires to be a 
sprinter can study this 
book to advantage and 
gain useful knowledge. 
Price 10 cents. 





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No. iir..^— How to lluii 10«) 
Yjirtls. 

By J. W. Morton, tlic 
iiot("(l British champinii. 
Written by Mr. Morton 
(luring liis recont Amer- 
ican trip, in 1U05, es- 
ially for boj's. Mr. 
Morton linows how to 
liandle his subject, and 
bis advice and direc- 
tions for atta i n i n g 
will undoubtedly be of im- 
assistauce to the great ma- 
jority of boys who have to rely on 
printed instructions. Many of Mr. 
Morton's methods of training are 
novel to American athletes, but his 
success is the best tribute to their 
worth. Illustrated with photographs 
of Mr. Morton in action, talvon es- 
pecially for this book in New York 
City. Price 10 cents. 

No. 174 — Distance ami tros.s- 
Couiitry Running. 

By George Orton, the _ 
famous University of 
Pennsylvania r u n n e r. 
Tells how to become 
proficient at the quar- 
ter, half, mile, tlie 
longer distances, and 
c r o s s-country running 
and steeplechasing. with 
instructions for training 
and schedules to be observed when 
preparing for a contest. Illustrated 
with numerous pictures of leading 
athletes in action, with comments by 
the editor on the good and bad 
points shown. Price 10 cents. 

No. 240— Atliletic Training 
for Schoolboys. 

Tliis book is the most 
roiuplete work of its 
i^ind yet attempted. The 
coHipiler is Geo. W. Or- 
ton, of the University 
of Pennsylvania, a fa- 
mous athlete himself 
and who is well quali- 
lied to give instructions 
lo the beginner. Each 
the intercollegiate pro- 
gramnu' is treated of separately, 
both as regards method of training 
and form. By following the direc- 
tions given, the young athlete will 
be sure to benefit himself without the 
danger of overworking as many have 
done through ignorance, rendering 
themselves unfitted for their task 
when the day of competition arrived. 
Price 10 cents. 





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»1> — Weight Tlirowingr. 

By James S. Mitcliel, 
Cliamjjion American 
w eight thrower, and 
liolder of American, 
liish, British and Cana- 
dian champio n s h i p s. 
1 iol)ably no other man 
in tile world has had 
tlii> varied and long ex- 
pt'rieiice of James S. 
I the weight throwing de- 
of athletics. The book is 
n instructive way, and 
information not only 



for the novice, but for the expert as 
well. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

^'o. 5f> — Oificial Sporting 
Rules. 

Contains rules not 
found in other publica- 
tions for tile goveriunent 
of nuiny sjiorts; rules 
for wrestling, shnllle- 
l.oard, siiowshoeing, pro- 
fessional racing, pigeon 
tiying, dog racing, pistol 
;;nd revolver shooting. 
];ritish water polo rules, 
llugby foot ball rules. Price 10 cts. 

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No. 241— Official 
of the A.A.U. 

The A. 



Handbook 





and every 
This book 



A.U. is the 
body of ath- 
the United 
America, and 
ust be held 
rules, which 
are exclusively published 
in this handbook, and a 
co])y should be in the 
hands of every athlete 
club officer in America, 
contains the official rules 
for running, jumping, weight throw- 
ing, hurdling, pole vaulting, swira- 
niiiig, boxing, wrestling, etc. Price 
U> cents. 

No. 217 — Olympic Hainlho<»li:. 

Compiled by J. K. Snl 
livan. Chief Departni.nl 
Physical Culture, Louis 
iana Purchase Exposi 
tion, and Director Olyni 
pic Games. 1904. Con 
tains a complete repori 
of the Olympic Games 
of 1904, with list of 
records and pictures of 
hundreds of athletes; also reports of 
the games of 1896 and 1900. Price 
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No. i2J>2— Ottieial Intercolle- 
giate A.A.A.A. Haudbook:. 

Contains constitution, 
?5i li.v-la\\s, laws of ath- 
letics and rules to gov- 
ern the awarding of the 
el,;.ni|iiouship cup of the 
intercollegiate Athletic 
Association of Amateur 
Athletes of America, 
tlie governing hody in 
)llege athletics. Coi 
tains 

name and time in each event, list of 
points won by each college, and list 
of officers of the association from 
1SS9. Price 10 cents. 

No. 24.'>— Official Y.M.C.A. 
Handbook:. 

Edited by G. T. Hep- 
brou, the well-known 
athletic authority. It 
contains the official rules 
governing all sports un- 
der the jurisdictiou of 
the Y.M.C.A., a com- 
plete report of the 
physical directors' con- 
ference, official WJM.C.A. 
scoring tables, pentathlon rules, many 
pictures of the leading Y.M.C.A. 
athletes of the country; official Y.M. 
C.A. athletic rules, constitution and 
by-laws of the Athletic League of 
Y.M.C.A., all-around indoor test, vol- 
ley ball rules; illustrated. Price 10 
cents. 

No. 2S1— Official Handbook 
of the Public Schools 
Athletic lyeague. 

This is the official 
Midbook of the Public 
Ncliools Athletic League, 
which embraces all the 
ud)lic schools of Greater 
New York. It contains I 
the official rules that 
govern all the contests 
of the league, and con- 
stitution, by-laws and 
officers. Edited by Dr. Luther Hal- 
sey Gulick, superintendent of phy- 
sical education in the New York 
public schools. illustrated. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 274 — Intercol- 
lesiate C r o s .s 
Country Hand- 
book. 
Contains constitution 
and by-laws, list of of- 
ficers, and records of the 
association. Price 10 
cents. 






Group XIIL Athletic 
Accomplishments 

No. 177 — HoTv to Swim. 

P.y .T. II. Sterrett, a 
leading American swim- 
ming authority. The In- 
structions will interest 
the expert as well as the 
novice; the illustrations 
were made from photo- 
graphs especially posed, 
showing the swimmer in 
clear water; a valuable 
feature is the series of "land drill" 
exercises for the beginner, which ia 
illustrated by many drawings. The 
cmitents comprise: A jilea for educa- 
tion in swimming; swimming as an 
exercise and for development; land 
drill exercises; plain swimming; best 
methods of learning; the breast 
stroke, etc etc Price 10 cents. 

No. 2t)G — Speed STvininiing. 

By Champion C. M. 
Daniels of the New 
York Athletic Club team, 
liolder of n u m e r o u s 
American records, and 
the best swimmer in 
A m e r 1 c a qualified to 
urite on th(> subject. 
Any boy should be able 
to increase his speed In 
the water after reading Champion 
Daniels' instructions on the subject. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 128— How to Row. 

Pv !•:. J. Giannini, of 
the New York A. C, 
one of America's most 
famous amateur oars- 
men and champi o n s. 
This book will instruct 
any one who is a lover 
of rowing how to be- 
come an expert. It ia 
fully illustrated, show- 
ing How to hold the oars, the finish 
of the stroke and other information 
that will prove valuable to the be- 
ginner. Price 10 cents. 

No. 23— Canoeing-. 

Paddling, sailing, 
cruising and racing ca- 
noes and their uses; 
with hints on rig and 
management; the choice 
of a canoe; sailing ca- 
noes; racing regula- 
tions; canoe i n g and 
ea mining. Fully illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 






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No. liOJ)— Ho^v to Become a 
SUjiter. 

("initaiiis advice fnr lic- 
Siniicrs; how tu liecoiiic 
a li.i;iire skater tliorou.i;ii- 
ly cxiilained, with many 
(iiayrams showing how 
to do all the difforeiit 
tricks of the best fi;;ure 
skaters. Illustrated with 
pictures of prominent 
skaters and nvimerous 
diafrrams. I'rice 10 cents. 

No. 2S2- Official Roller 
Skating Guide. 

Contains directions for 
bocomiug proticient as a 
fancy and trick roller 
skater, and rules for 
roller skating. Pictures 
of promint-nt trick skat- 
ers in action. Price 3 
cents. 

No. ITS— How to Train for 
Bicycling-. 

Gives methods of the 
best riders when train- 
ing for long or short 
distance races; hints 
on training. Revised 
and up-to-date in everj 
jtarticular. Price 10 
cents. 

Group XIV. Sports 

No. 140— Wrestling. 

Catch as catch can 
style. By E. II. Hitch- 
cock, M.D., of Cornell, 
and R. F. Nelligan, of 
Amherst College. The 
book contains nearly 
seventy illustrations of 
the different holds, pho- 
tographed especially and 
so described that any- 
body who desires to become expert 
in wrestling can with little effort 
learn every one. Price 10 cents. 



No. 18— Fencingr. 

P.y Dr. Edward P.reck, 
of Eoston. editor of the 
Swfu-dsman, and a promi- 
nent amateur fencer. A 
)ook that has stood the 
test of time, and is uni- 
versally acknowledged to 
be a standard work. II- 
Price 10 cents. 







lustrated. 




No. 1(>2 — Boxing^ Guide. 

For many years books 
hiivc been issued on the 
art of boxing, but it 
h.is remained for us to 
arrange a book that we 
think is sure to fill all 
demands. It contains 
over 70 pages of illus- 
trations showing all the 
latest Idows, posed es- 
pecially for this book under the 
siipeivisinii (if a well-known instruc- 
tor (if boxing. Avho makes a specialty 
(if teaching and knows how to im- 
part his knowledge. Price lu cents-. 

No. IGo— The Art of Fencing. 

This is a new book by 
Regis and Louis Senac, 
of New York, famous 
instructors and leading 
authorities on the sub- 
ject. Messrs. Senac give 
in detail how every 
move should be made, 
and tell it so clearly 
chat anyone can follow 
the instructions. I'rice 10 cents. 

No. 336— How to Wrestle. 

Without question the 
most complete and up- 
to-date book on wrest- 
ling that has ever been 
printed. Edited by F. 
R. Toombs, and devoted 
principally to sp(>cial 
poses and illustrations 
by George II a c k e n- 
schmidt, the "Russian 
Price 10 cents. 

■Ground Tumbling. 
Prof. Henry Walt* 

Worth, who was f( 

years 

of the 

of Technology. A n y 

boy, by reading this 

book and following the 

instructions, can become 

proficient. Price 10 cents. 

Afo. 2Sy— Tumbling for Ama- 
teurs. This liook was special- 
ly compiled for the use 
of amateurs by Dr. 
James T. Gwathmey, 
director of the Vander- 
bilt University Gymnas- 
ium, Nashville, Tenn. 
Every variety of the pas- 
time is explained by 
text and pictures, the 
forming a very important fea- 
f the book, over 100 different 

uusitious being shown. Price 10 cts. 






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No. 1{)1— How to Puncli the 

^"*** By W. II. Rothwell 

("Vouiif; (".iiitctt"). This 
book is undoubtedly the 
best treatise ou bag 
IMinehins that has ever 
>een printed. Every va- 
riety of blow used in 
training is shown and 
explained. The pictures 
c o m p rise thirty-three 
full page reproductions of Young 
Corbett as he appears while at work 
in his training quarters. The photo- 
graphsi were taken by our special ar- 
tist and cannot be seen in any other 
publication. Fancy bag punching is 
treated by a well-known theatrical 
bag puncher, who shows the latest 
tricks. Price 10 cents. 

No. 143— Indian Clubs and 
Dnmb-Bells. 

Two of the most pop- 
ular forms of home or 
gymnasium exe r c i s e. 
This book is written by 
A m e r 1 ca's amateur 
champion club swinger, 
J. H. Dougherty. It is 
clearly illustrated, by 
which any novice can 
become an expert. Price 10 cents. 

No. 166— How to Swins In- 
dian Clubiii. 



By Prof. E. B. War- 
man, the well-known ex- 
ponent of physical cul- 
ture. By following the 
directions carefully any- 
one can become an ex- 
pert. Price 10 cents. 



No. 200— Dumb-BeHs. 

This is undoubtedly 
the best work on dumb- 
bells that has ever been 
offered. The author, 
Mr. G. Bojus, was for- 
merly superintendent of 
physical culture in the 
Elizabeth (N. J.) public 
schools, instructor at 
Columbia University (New 
York), instructor for four years at 
the Columbia summer school and is 
now proprietor of the Park Place 
Gymnasium, at 14 Park Place, New 
York City. The book contains 200 
photographs of all the various exer- 
cises with the instructions in large, 
readable type. It should be in the 
hands of every teacher and pupil of 
physical culture, and is invaluable 
for home exercise. Price 10 cents. 







No. 262— Medicine Ball Ex- 
ercises. 

This book is not a 
technical treatise, but a 
series of plain and prac- 
tical exercises with the 
medicine ball, suital)Ie 
for boys and girls, busi- 
ness and professional 
men, in and out of gym- 
nasium. Lengthy ex- 
planation and technical 
nomenclature have been avoided and 
illustrations used instead. The exer- 
cises are fascinating and attractive, 
and avoid any semblance of drud- 
gery. Edited by W. J. Cromie, 
physical director Germantown (Pa.) 
Y.M.C.A. Price 10 cents. 

No. 29— Pulley WeigUt Exer- 
cises. 

By Dr. Henry S. An- 
derson, instructor in 
heavy gymnastics Yale 
Kyinnasium, Ander s o n 
Xurnial School, Chautau- 
(|ua University. In con- 
junction with a ch(>st 
niachine anyone witli 
ttiis book can become 
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FOREWORD 

The author realizing that many suffer from constipation and 
indigestion and knowing that we as a people are too prone to 
resort to deadly drugs, which usually renders these conditions 
chronic rather than alleviate them, has felt it his privilege to pub- 
lish this pamphlet on the treatment of these by natural means. 

This booklet deals with the causes, symptoms and treatment of 
these two prevailing ailments. It embraces diet, water-cure, 
mental culture, massage and photographic illustrations of exer- 
cises which tend to cure the above diseases. 

If the hints herein contained are heeded and the exercises faith- 
fully performed, most forms of constipation and indigestion will 
be helped. 



TO 

E. D. YOGEL. 

IN KECOGNITION OF A CONSTANT 
FRIENDSHIP 



INTRODUCTION 

If one special cause could be assigned to the great majority of 
ills to which man is heir it would be mal-nutrition. 

Nowhere in the world is more haste shown in all pursuits than 
in this country. This haste is feverish, and while it may bring to 
man power, office or money the human mechanism pays the price. 
One of the first symptoms of "the price" is a derangement of 
the vegatative tract. 

Man depends for his success upon the integrity of the body- 
machinery, the body in turn is maintained by good food. 

Any interference with the change of food into energy will affect 
the working capacity of the human economy. In other words, as 
soon as there is trouble with the vegetative tract there is mal- 
nutrition. 

It is one thing to masticate the food, another to digest it, and 
still another to assimilate it. This whole process is frequently 
classified under the heading "digestion." 

A man will only be well nourished when the several acts of 
changing food into available energy are normal. The machinery 
of digestion is kept in good condition by a proper circulation of 
the blood, and this circulation of the fluid tissue is stimulated by 
certain simple forms of muscular activity. These simple exercises 
require but little time and no apparatus; they may be learned in 
a few minutes and will do more to prevent or cure certain forms 
of "indigestion" than medicine will. 

It seems strange that competent business men who have won- 
derful ability for investing and making money will use so little 



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judgment in sensibly investing their vital capacity. It is incon- 
sistent for such a person to be careless about the most potent 
factor in success, namely, the healthy condition of the body. 

My advice to any working man is to keep the alimentary canal 
in the best condition. By doing this it will be possible for him 
to do more with the body, to live longer and be happier, to think 
better, and to invest more wisely, whether the investment be in 
worldly goods or in the development of the mind. 

This little book will be of assistance to any one who has or is 
threatened with indigestion, mal-assimilation or poor nutrition. 

W. G. Anderson, M. D., 

Yale University. 



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CONSTIPATION 

CAUSES 



One of the most frequent causes of constipation is muscular in- 
activity. Another cause is the persistent use of laxatives. When 
this is the case, the tendencies of the intestines is to act only 
under the stinmhis of laxative drugs. This drugging to bring 




FIG. L 

Correct posture. Chest thrown out strong', 
stomach drawn in, chin in shghtly, body erect at 
all times. The best way for one to tell whether 
he has the right position or not, is to stand with 
the back to a wall with head, shoulders, hips and 
heels touching it. 



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the desired result must be ever constantly increased. The using 
of drugs leaves the sufferer in a worse condition than before, and 
tends to make chronic the trouble it was intended to relieve. One 
who resists a call of Nature constantly, must not be surprised if 
he becomes constipated. Opium and Morphine users have in- 
active livers. Anything which lessens the supply of bile will pro- 
duce constipation. The tendency of a pessimistic person is toward 
this ailment. 




Fic. 



From Fig. 1, bend as in Fig. 2, legs straight and chest 
out strong. Arms may be held as in Fig. 4. 

SYMPTOMS 

Most every one knows the symptoms of constipation and little 
need be said, suffice to say that one who has this distressing ail- 
ment is usually troubled with headache, bad breath, indigestion. 



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a sense of fullness in the abdomen, "blues" or melancholy and 
insomnia. 

TREATMENT 

In the treatment of constipation one must first remove the 

cause. The prevailing tendencies to disease, both hereditary and 

acquired, must be studied. The condition of the mind is a mighty 

factor in agitating or in relieving constipation. It is said that a 




FIG. 3. 

Combine Figs. 2 and 3. If too difficult at first, 
hold arms and elbows as in Fig. 4. 

medical professor gave a constipated man a dose of flour, saying 
that it was a very pov^^erful physic. The flour acted as the physic 
was intended to act. This may be an extreme view of the case, 
but we firmly believe no cause is more effective in producing 
constipation than the sufferer's belief that he is constipated, and 



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cannot be cured. The state of mind is important, and we beg 
that the one who follows the following hints and performs the 
exercises will put faith in the treatment, and thus help to cure 
himself. 

The remarkable power of the mind over the body can be seen 
in the life of Christ, who has shown the world the possibilities of 
a perfect manhood. He showed that weakness and disease were 




FIG. 4. 

Bend from side to side, chest out strong, elbows well 

back. Arms may be held vertical as in Fig. 3. This 

exercise is sometimes called the liver squeezer and is 

very good. 

the results of sin ; of trespassing on the laws of nature. He 
showed that in order that one be a perfect animal, he must be 
perfectly developed in body, mind and spirit. 



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Seneca said : "It is part of the cure to be wished to be cured." 
When one desires health and strength, that itself is an evidence 
that he can obtain these if he Hves rightly. And to live rightly 
one must cultivate a cheerful disposition ; in fact, to follow the 
teachings of Christ, who has demonstrated the superiority of a 
perfectly physical system over the weakness of the flesh. If one 
has enough will power to live when sickness and disease are 




FIG. 5. 
Lie on back and raise legs as in Fig. 5. Keep legs straight. 

everywhere about him, he has enough power to regain health 
and strength if he uses that which God has given him. 

We should have constantly before our minds high ideals of our 
physical, intellectual, moral and spiritual natures. Our ideal 
must be high and we must press onward and upward. The 



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obstacles, temptations, and ills of life will be stepping stones to 
greater heights. Successful men have been of strong will-power 
and concentration. The world steps aside and lets pass the man 
who is bound to win. He does not have one-half the opposition 
to overcome as he who is "crossing bridges" and thinking of his 
sickness (?) and hard lot in life. Defeat, like a gymnasium, in- 
fuses him with new power. 




Lie on back as in Fig. 5, legs on floor and raise body as in Fig. 6 

and reach over and touch toes without bending knees. Place 

something under the feet. If you have hernia do not attempt 

this. 

Humboldt said : "The time will come when a sick man will be 
looked upon with the same abhorance with which we now regard 
a thief or a liar, for the reason that one condition is as much 
under the subjugation of the mind as the other, and as susceptable 



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of correction as the other." While this is probably radical, still 
we firmly believe that there is a Divine remedy placed within us 
for many of the ills we suffer. The mind is the natural protector 
of the body, and if we only knew how to use this power of will, 
exercise the muscles of the system daily, keep the body clean by 
daily bathing; breathe the pure air deeply, drink good water 




FIG. 7. 

Place hands behind head and rotate body from 
side to side. Rotate at the waist line and 
keep hips from turning if possible. To vary 
this exercise, stand with feet apart as in 
Fig:. 10 and hold arms at side horizontal. 

freely, eat moderately, the physician's pills would not be needed 
and we would be able to carry youth and health past the century 
mark. 



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Deep breathing is an important factor in relieving constipation 
and will be treated in chapter on indigestion. Drink a glass of 
cold water on going to bed and in arising in the morning, j\[as- 
sage the abdomen; rubbing with the hands, slapping, kneading, 
etc. Draw in and throw out abdomen fast and vigorously from 




FIG 



Pull up right knee as near chest as possible. Pull 
up left. Alternate. 



10 to 50 times daily. Many who have constipation worry too 
much over their food and are always hunting for pre-digested 
articles of diet, and usually the bulk of food in the intestines is 



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insufficient to produce peristaltic activity. Eat plenty of whole 
wheat dread 3.nd study the table on foods on another page. Eat 
of foods marked ''L." The wet pack is another good thing. 
Upon retiring lay a cloth saturated with cold water on the abdo- 
men. Tie some dry material over the wet application and thus 
prevent catching cold. 

The most important agent in the cure of constipation are i/ius- 
cular exercises which increase peristalsis. Rapid walking tends 
to relieve this ailment, as the contents of the abdomen are kept 




FIG. 

Lie on stomach and raise body as in figure. 

in violent motion from side to side with every step.' Deep 
breathing in connection with rapid walking is also good, as the 
action of the diaphragm effects the abdomen and increases the 
circulation of the blood. The exercises in this chapter and in the 
one on indigestion are excellent for relieving constipation as they 
are also for stomach trouble. 

As to the number of times to perform each exercise, no defi- 
nate rule can be laid down, as the performer must be his own 



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judge, as it all depends on his physical condition.' Do not per- 
form these exercises too many times at the beginning as the ten- 
dency is to become sore in the abdominal regions. (Muscular 
soreness, however, is an indication that one needs exercise.) 
One should exercise until tired, but not exhausted. Perform the 




FIG. 10. 

Feet apart about 30 inches and bend from side to side as 
in figure. 



exercises daily. It is better to exercise upon retiring, or the first 
thing in the morning, as much clothing restricts the freedom of 
motion. Practice throwing the chest out strongly and drawing 
in the abdomen while exercising afid at all thnes. 



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INDIGESTION 

There are probably more persons in the world to-day suffering 
from indigestion than from any other known ailment. And so 
long as people eat too much, too fast, and improperly, they will 




FIG. 11. 

Feet about 30 inches apart, touch toes of right foot, 

body erect, arms vertical, then touch toes of other 

foot. Do not bend knees. 

have stomach troubles. There are various things which hinder 
digestion and eventually if these causes are not removed, cause 
indigestion and dyspepsia. 



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CAUSES 

Eating too fast. — In this case the food is taken down without 
being properly prepared by chewing. When the food is not 
properly masticated, and swallowed in masses entirely too large, 
the digestive fluids do not readily gain access to the swallowed 
particles and eventually cause fermentation. Some claim that 
chewing the food properly is one-half the digestion. This is 
probably a radical statement, but if one chews food properly the 
digestion will be greatly assisted. If the stomach had teeth many 
would be helped ; a deplorable fact for some that it has not. 

Too much fluid. — When food is eaten rapidly or when too 
much fluid is drank during meal time, there is not enough saliva 




FIG. 12. 
Lie on stomach and raise arms and legs as in illustration. 

mixed with it. Too much liquid taken at meal time tends to 
dilute the gastric juice and thus weakens its power in the process 
of digestion. It would be better if food was not mixed with fluids 
during meal time. Who ever saw a horse leave his oats to take a 
swallow of water and then return to his food ? 

Mental effort. — If after a heavy meal one uses his mind much 
the blood is called to the brain when it is needed by the stomach. 
This is also true with heavy muscular work. There is not enough 
blood in the organism to supply muscles, brain, and stomach, or 
any two of these organs at the same time. Vigorous thinking 



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and vigorous digestion will not go on in the same organism at 
the same time. Do not read or study during a meal. At meal 
time put your thoughts on your mastication and digestion. 

Great fatigue. — No careful horseowner will feed his animal im- 
mediately when he comes in tired and heated. Food swallowed 
under such circumstances will be digested with considerable diffi- 
culty by man or horse. 

Too much food. — There is a limit to the amount that can be 
digested. The stomach may be so full the peristaltic motion will 




FIG. 13. 

Sit on the floor and push up body as in figure. 



be interfered with, or the digestive fluids cannot fully permeate 
its contents. These parts of the mass which are not digested will 
soon decompose, producing acidity and a pressure of gas. 

Muscular inactivity.— \x\ a sluggish condition of the body, the 
digestive juices flow slowly. The food in order to be thoroughly 
mixed with the gastric juices must have peristaltic activity or 
much motion, and this can be had by vigorous muscular exercise. 



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As muscular inactivity decreases the power of the digestion so 
activity increases this power. When the digestive apparatus is 
weak or impaired it becomes the seat of almost constant pain and 
discomfort. The appetite is lost, the strength fails, the nerves 
become irritable and the brain is clouded. It is important, there- 
fore, to exercise faithfully and persistently, as this we believe is the 
most important factor in the cure of indigestion and dyspepsia. 




Exhale as chin is lowered toward chest. Fig. 14 ; 
inhale deeply as head assumes position of Fig. 1. 

Ti^ht Clothiiig .—T\\^ wearing of tight corsets has an evil effect 
on the stomach, as it crowds it so that it has not the proper room 
in which to work. If one ties a string around a finger it becomes 
cold, numb, and lifeless. Tight clothing, belts, etc., around the 



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waist restricts the working properly of the organs in the chest 
and abdomen. 

Alcohol. — Alcohol irritates the mucous membrane. In the 
famous case of St. Martin, the inside of whose stomach could be 







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FIG. 15. 

Inhale deeply as elbows are pressed back, as in Fig. 4. 
Exhale as elbows near each other. Fig. 15. 

(a) Exhale as you drop chin on chest, Fig. 14, in- 
hale as you resume No. 1 position. 

(b) Inhale as shoulders are raised. 
Exhale as you lower them. 

(c) Inhale as you press shoulders well back; draw 
them together as you exhale. 

(d) Arms at side, raise to side horizontal, inhaling; 
palms up. 

Bring arms to front, horizontal, exhaling; 
palms together. 



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seen through a wound, Dr. Beaumont found that alcohoHc liquors 
produced a state of inflammation and ulceration in the living 
membrane and change of the gastric juice. Tobacco in all its 
forms, condiments such as pepper, mustard, catsup, ginger, spices, 
too hot and too cold foods and drinks, drugs, tea, cofTee, etc., are 
hurtful to the stomach and should not be used if we would have 
this important organ strong and in good working order. 

Irregularity in eating. — The digestive apparatus is subject to 
habit like the rest of the system ; at the accustomed meal-time 
the saliva and other digestive fluids flow though no food is taken. 
When that time is passed they do not start so readily. Too much 
starch or meat are likely to be injurious to many. Heavy stimu- 
lating foods in summer are bad. There are other things which 
will eventually lead to indigestion, such as very cold substances, 
worry, fear, anger, discontent, jealousy, malice, improper car- 
riage of the body and shallow breathing. 



SYMPTOMS 

Indigestion is more than a diseaseof the stomach. It is closely 
allied with dyspepsia, rheumatism, gout, etc. Its symptoms are 
legion when taken in connection with dyspepsia. Among them 
are morbid appetite, a painful fulness after eating, acid eructa- 
tions, nausea, distention or weight of the stomach, emaciation, 
flatulence, constipation, vomiting, general debility, languor, dim 
vision, insomnia, great depression of spirits, vertigo, headache, 
palpitation of heart, pimples, dull complexion, pallor, slow or in- 
termittent pulse, bad breath, dullness of the senses and other 
symptoms too numerous to mention. Long standing cases 
sometimes result in melancholy insanity and suicide. 

The seat of the disease is the central ganglia of the organic 
system of nerves, which preside over the secretion of the gastric 
juice and over the digestive and assimilative processes. Every 
other organ of the body is afifected either by nervous relation and 
sympathy, or by the morbid condition of the blood. The causes, 
effects, and relations of indigestion and dyspepsia cover almost 
the whole ground of pathology. 



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TREATMENT 

In the first place every cause must be removed, and secondly, 
by living in the condition of health. 

VieL— Study your diet. One man's food is sometimes 
another's poison. On another page is a diet table showing the 
digestibility of foods. Most persons eat entirely too much proteid 
or nitroge7ious food, such as meat, etc., and the result is that the 
system is continually poisoned by uric acid and other partially 
oxidized nitrogenous products. (An excess of uric acid in the 
system causes rheumatism.) 

The first requisite in treatment concerning diet, is rest for the 
poor disordered stomach. Stop eating for a few days and drink 
plenty of water. Fasting is a good way to cure this disease, but 
this treatment for most persons seems too heroic. After a fast is 
broken eat very sparingly for a few days. After fasting the 
stomach is rested and the whole system purified. Two meals 
a day are excellent if one does not eat too much during each 
meal. 

HYDROPATHY 

Plenty of good water should be included in the diet. The 
system needs plenty of water for two reasons. First, to furnish a 
solvent to act as a vehicle for carrying the nutritive material from 
the intestinal tract to the blood, where it may be distributed to 
the dififerent parts of the body. And secondly, as it acts as a sol- 
vent in eliminating nitrogenous and saline wastes of the body. A 
cup of hot water sipped an hour before each meal helps both indi- 
gestion and constipation. A wet bandage worn around the 
stomach and abdomen at night strengthens the stomach and ex- 
cites the action of the liver. Learn to take cold baths daily. 

Laughing is an exercise which aids digestion. "Laugh and 
grow fat." "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine." 
Laughing stirs up the abdominal organs and increases the circu- 
lation of the blood. It aids peristalsis and causes the flow of 
juices, etc., needed in digestion. Take a five-minute dose of 
laughter after each meal. 



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DEEP BREATHING AND EXERCISE 

Enforced deep breathing before or after a meal is good as it 
introduces more oxygen in the system, and oxygen is like fuel 
for the fire. Deep breathing and muscular exercise increases the 
respiratory act, and the added oxygen taken into the lungs causes 
the blood in the veins and arteries to pulsate with increased vigor. 
Under the influence of this powerfully oxygenated blood the intes- 
tines perform their peristaltic movements, which are necessary 
for digestion, with more energy. The digestion, assimilation and 
excretion; in fact, all the organs of function are increased under 
the stimulus of exercise. 

The aim of exercising is to develop strong internal organs 
rather than large biceps. A breathing tube is an excellent de- 
vice for lung development. 

Breathing exercises, with positions and movements favorable 
to inspiration (in breathing) and expiration (out breathing) are 
to be commended. 

The best exercises for indigestion are those which agitate the 
large abdominal groups. Use all the exercises shown for consti- 
pation; in fact, all illustrations shown in this book. 

Most persons suffering from indigestion have flat chests. The 
carriage of the body is improper, the head is projected forward, 
the shoulders rounded and the abdomen protruding. Carry the 
body in an erect position at all times. To correct a faulty posture 
of the chest and back, practice exercises 9, 11 and 12. Practice 
deep breathing and exercise daily. Eat wholesome food slowly 
and masticate it thoroughly, and do not eat too much; bathe 
daily, cultivate a cheerful, contented disposition and indigestion 
will disappear. 



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A DIET TABLE BY DR. CHAS. A. RABETHGE 



25 



1 Beef roasted, fat 

2 Beef roasted, lean 
.1 Beef broiled, fat 
2 Beef broiled, lean 
2 Beef tea 

L Baked apple 

1 Bread, wheat 

1 Bread, rye 
L 1 Bread, graham 

1 Bread, 'barley 

L 1 Bread, whole wheat 
L 1 Buttermilk 

2 Chicken 
Cheese, neufchatel 

2 Cod, fresh 
L 1 Cooked fruits, sugar 
L 2 Cooked f ruits,no sugar 

1 Custard 

2 Eggs, soft boiled 



EASY TO DIGEST 

1 Eggs and milk pudding 

2 Flounder 

1 Farinaceous pudding 

2 Grouse 

2 Gelatine 
IHare 

1 Haddock, with sauce 

2 Haddock, without sauce 
2 Herring 

1 Koumiss 

1 Lamb, fat 

2 Lamb, lean 
2 Liver 
IMilk 

L 1 Mutton, fat 
L 2 Mutton, lean 
L 1 Mutton broth 

1 Marmalade 

1 Macaroni 

1 Oysters, raw 



2 Pigeons 
2 Partridge 
2 Pheasant 
L 1 Pears 
2 Peas 
1 Rabbit 

1 Rice 

L Spinach 

2 Sweetbread 
ISago 

2 Smelt 
L 2 Tomatoes 
2 Trout 
2 Tripe 

1 Tapioca 

2 Toast 

2 Toast water 
2 Venison 
1 Vermicelli 
L 1 Whey 



Asparagus 
L 1 Apples 
L 1 Bacon 
2 Beets 
L 1 Barley, boiled 
2 Clams, roasted 
Cauliflower 
Crabs 
L 2 Coffee 
L 1 Cherries 
1 Cream 

1 Carrot 

2 Turnip 
2 Ducks 



MODERATELY DIGESTIBLE 
2 Eggs, hard boiled 
L 2 Grapes 
2 Hashes 
2 Lobster 
Lettuce 
2 Mussels 

1 Oyster stew 

2 Oyster, roasted 
2 Oyster, boiled 

1 Oyster plant 

1 Onions 
L 2 Oranges 
L 1 Wheat, cracked 
L 1 Peaches 



L 1 Prunes 
1 Parsnip 
1 Potatoes, white 

1 Potatoes, sweet 
L 1 Raspberries 

L 2 Strawberries 

2 Shrimps 
2 Snipe 

1 Soups, cream 

2 Soups, plain 

1 Squash (tea) 

2 Turkey 
L Veal 



1 Bread, fresh 

1 Buckwheat cakes 

1 Butter 

1 Baked beans 
Cabbage 

1 Cakes, hot 
Cheese 
L 1 Currants 

1 Chocolate 

1 Cocoa 
L 1 Corn, green 
L 1 Dates 
L Dandelion 



HARD TO DIGEST 
L 1 Figs 

1 Goose 

2 Lobster, fried 
2 Mackerel 

1 Muffins, hot 
Mushrooms 
Nuts 
L 1 Oatmeal 
lOil 

1 Oysters, fried 
1 Pork 
1 Pastry 
L 2 Plums 



L 2 Pineapple 
2 Pickle 

1 Pudding, hot batter 
L 2 Rhubarb 

2 Salt meat 
Sausage 

2 Salt fish 

1 Stewed meats 



To increase weight, eat of foods No. 1, and drink about 2 qts. of water daily. 
To reduce weight, eat of foods No. 2, drink as little fluids as convenient and 
take a long warm bath, followed by a graded bath daily. 

The letter " L " indicates that this article of diet is laxative. 



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THE FOLLOWING TABLE, GIVEN BY DR. WILSON, 

INDICATES THE ANALYSIS OF ARTICLES 

IN COMMON USE: 

IN 100 PARTS. 





Water 


ALBUMI- 
NATES 


FATS 


STARCHES 
AND SUGAR 


SALTS 






ORGANIC 

NITRO- 
GENIZED 


HYDRO- 
CARBONS 


CARBO- 
HYDRATES 




Beef and mutton, as ordi- 


75. 

15. 

78. 

49.1 

74. 

15. 

40. 

10. 

15. 

15. 

74. 

91. 

73.5 

36.8 

86.7 

6. 

3. 


15. 

8.8 
18.1 
29.6 
21. 
11. 

8. 

5. 

12.6 
22. 

2. 

0.2 
13.5 
33.5 

4. 

0.3 


8.4 
73.3 
2.9 
0.2 
3.8 
2. 
1.5 
0.8 
5.6 
2. 

0.16 
0.5 
11.6 
24.3 
3.7 
91. 


70.3 
49.2 
83.2 
63. 
53. 
21. 
5.8 

■5!' 
96.5 


1.6 


Bacon 


2.9 


White Fish 


1. 


Salt Beef 


21.1 


Poultry 


1.2 


Flour 


1.7 


Wheaten Bread 


1.3 


Rice 

Oatmeal 


0.5 
3. 


Peas (Dryj 


2 4 


Potatoes 


1. 


Cabbage .. 


0.7 


Eggs 


1. 


Cheese 


5.4 


Milk 


0.6 




2.7 




0.5 







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HELP IN CASE OF ACCIDENTS 



This was taken from the "Gymnasium Director's Pocket Book. 



Drowning, i. Loosen clothing, if any. 2. Empty lungs of 
water by laying body on its stomach and lifting it by the middle 
so that the head hangs down. Jerk the body a few times. 3. Pull 
tongue forward, using handkerchief, or pin with string, if neces- 
sary. 4. Imitate motion of respiration by alternately compres- 
sing and expanding the lower ribs, about twenty times a minute. 
Alternately raising and lowering the arms from the sides up above 
the head will stimulate the action of the lungs. Let it be done 
gently but persistently. 5. Apply warmth and friction to ex- 
tremities. 6. By holding tongue forward, closing the nostrils 
and pressing the "Adam's apple" back (so as to close entrance to 
stomach), direct inflation may be tried. Take a deep breath and 
breathe it forcibly into the mouth of patient, compress the chest 
to expel the air, and repeat the operation. 7. DON'T GIVE 
UP ! People have been saved after hours of patient, vigorous 
effort. 8. When breathing begins, get patient into a warm bed, 
give WARM drinks, or spirits in teaspoonfuls, fresh air and quiet. 

Burns and Scalds. Cover with cooking soda, and lay wet 
cloths over it. Whites of eggs and olive oil. Olive or linseed 
oil, plain, or mixed with chalk or whiting. 

Lightning. Dash cold water over the person struck. 

Sunstroke. Loosen clothing. Get patient into shade, and 
apply ice-cold water to head. 

Mad Dog or Snake Bite. Tie cord tight above wound. Suck 
the wound and cauterize with caustic or white-hot iron at once, 
or cut out adjoining parts with a sharp knife. 

Venomous Insects' Stings, Etc. Apply weak ammonia, oil, 
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Fainting. Place flat on back; allow fresh air and sprinkle 
with water. 

Tests of Death. Hold mirror to mouth. If living, moisture 
will gather. Push pin into flesh. If dead the hole will remain, 
if alive it will close up. 

Cinders in the Eye. Roll soft paper up like a lamplighter 
and wet the tip to remove, or use a medicine dropper to draw it 
out. Rub the other eye. 

Fire in One's Clothing. Dont run — especially not down 
stairs or out of doors. Roll on carpet, or wrap in woolen rug or 
blanket. Keep the head down, so as not to inhale flame. 

Fire in a Building. Crawl on the floor. The clearest air is 
the lowest in the room. Cover the head with a woolen wrap, 
wet if possible. Cut holes for the eyes. Don't get excited. 

Fire in Kerosene. Don t use water, it will spread the flames' 
Dirt, sand or flour is the best extinguisher; or smother with 
woolen rug, tablecloth or carpet. 



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SOME CRITICISMS REGARDING 
"HEALTH; BY MUSCULAR GYMNASTICS" 

(Spalding's Athletic Library No. 285) 



Fron Alvin Davison, Professor of Biology, Lafayette College. 

I have examined with much interest the book on "Health; by Muscular 
Gymnastics," by W. J. Cromie. It is written in a clear concise manner, giving 
full instructions for keeping the body in a normal condition. I consider it well 
adapted for public school work, as well as for the private individual who wishes 
to enjoy the best of health. 

From J. C. Elsom, M. D., Physical Director University of Wisconsin, Madison, 
Wis. 
Your book on Health is all right, because it is sensible. There is no strange 
and mysterious road to the possession of a good physique ; there is no wonderful 
" system " procurable on the mail order plan, with an outlay of $25.00 to $50.00, 
however extensively such systems may be advertised. You have based your 
exercises on the fundamental physiological bases which is the only way. Your 
book will do great good, if its teachings are followed. I trust that you may have 
great success ; and although you may not pocket as much money as the mail 
order men, yet you will be doing greater good to humanity, and that is the 
greatest thing, after all. 

From Geo. J. Fisher. M. D., International Secretary Physical Department 
of Y. M. C. A. of North America and Canada. 
Your copy of " Health; by Muscular Gymnastics with Hints on Right Living," 
at hand. I wish to say that I consider the book neatly arranged, and written so 
that any individual will be able to understand it, and that it contains material 
that will be of value to the average man seeking information along the lines of 
physical education. I believe that it will fill the need which is apparent in the 
majority of cases. I trust that you will be able to distribute many copies of 
them, as it will be a means of education to all those who read it. 

From W. W. Barker, Pastor First Baptist Church, Phillipsburg, N. J. 

Having experienced much benefit from your splendid teaching in gymnastics, 
and having heartily appreciated and enjoyed the lessons under your personal 
direction, I feel led to thank you for giving to the world your booklet on "Health." 
In it I find you treat the subject clearly, concisely and thoroughly, and I am sure 
it will delight and help all that follow its teaching, as there is everything in it 
that will give and keep perfect health if its advice is faithfully followed each day. 
May it have the large sale it deserves. For one I thank you for it. 

From Mel. B. Rideout, Physical Director Y. M. C. A., Washington, D. C. 

If carefully read and followed, your booklet should prove a great boon to that 
class of our people mentioned in your preface. 

From Harry C. Hoffman, Physical Director Y, M. C. A., Harrisbvrg, Pa. 

Received your booklet and think it very good. I know that if any person fol- 
lows the advice given therein, he cannot help but enjoy good health. I can 
recommend it ; especially to business men. Success to you and the booklet. 



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From C. H. R. Jackson, Physical Director Y. M. C. A., Scranton, Pa. 

Your booklet should prove valuable to persons unable to attend gymnasiums. 
The work is admirably simple and clearly explained. 

From D. B. McLaughlin, Physical Director Franklin and Marshall College. 

I have read your little book called "Health," and I think it is very good. It 
w^ill be especially helpful to those w^ho have not the advantages of a gymnasium. 

From A. Virginia Sheppard, Editor New Thought Magazine, Allegheny, Pa. 

Your copy of " Health " duly received, and reviewed. 

Your are indeed to be congratulated, as your little book is freighted with good 
news, good tidings for the renewal of the human race, both from a mental and 
physical standpoint. 

The physical body has long since been too much neglected, as its present condi- 
tion amply illustrates, but a great wave of such good things as physical culture 
and the like are setting us right. 

The movements you give, I know from experience are just right, and bring 
about, quickly, splendid results. 

Send out your little book far and wide, and I am sure its message of health, 
and strength will be heeded by the growing intelligent public. 

From B. F. Sandt, Principal Easton (Pa.) High School. 

In view of the recent introduction of calisthenics into our public schools, the 
appearance of Prof. W. J. Cromie's pamphlet, entitled "Health," is most timely. 
The exercises it describes are simple, easily comprehended, an besides sufficiently 
varied to furnish adequate means for the harmonious development of the whole 
body. With but few exceptions they can be used in any school room. For some 
months past they have been employed several times a day in our high school 
with beneficial results. 

The pamphlet contains much that will commend itself to the favor of those who 
may be interested in this subject, but a review of it would be incomplete, did we 
not make mention of the valualsle hints, so clearly and concisely given, upon 
right living and the preservation of the health. The book is worthy of a place 
not only in every school room, but also in every household. 

From W. A. Rogers, Physical Director Y. M. C. A., Reading, Pa. 

Your "Health ; by Muscular Gymnastics," received. The idea which you have 
tried to carry out that there is a great need for something of a good sound 
nature instead of these systems by mail, is a good one, and I believe the good 
things which you have given to the public, if systematically used, will no doubt 
have reached your desire. 



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HOME EXERCISING-WHAT TO USE 

To the grown man who has not started young 
to exercise systematically, it is necessary when 
the years commence to tell, to go back over lost 
ground and try to pick up the threads of his 
health and try to brace up once more the tired 
frame that seems to grow more weary with each 
departing year. However, let those whose youth 
has departed without giving them the opportunity 
to experience real delightful and health-giving exercise, not de- 
spair, but endeavor by taking up now rational exercise to regain 
perhaps a little of that vigor which they knew not so long ago 
and which they may be able to recall. One of the aims of 
physical training is to make exercise interesting and enjoyable, 
and in doing this there is no better method for the ordinary 
man, especially the man with a family, than to make his ex- 
ercise a part of the family work. There is no reason why he 
should not have the entire family group all entering into the 
spirit of it, and in this way the burden is lightened and exercis- 
ing becomes more enjoyable and interesting, and incidently 
more beneficial. 

The first article that suggests itself for home exercise is a 
satisfactory style of chest-weight machine, and A. G. Spalding 
& Bros., in their endeavor to put out goods that would be 
really suitable for home use, have included in their line a num- 
ber of styles of chest-weight machines which 
are well made, and which they sell at prices 
that are exceedingly reasonable. Their No. 2 
Chest- Weight Machine costs $5 complete. 
This' price was unheard of before the un- 
equaled facilities of this concern made it 
possible for them to market such a number of 
these machines that they were able to bring 




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the price down to this figure. The 
machine is well made and easy-running. 
The wall and floor boards are of hard- 
wood, nicely finished and stained. All 
castings are heavily japanned and every 
part of the machine is guaranteed tree 
of defect. The weights are 5-lb. iron 
dumb bells, and they can be removed 
to use as dumb bells if desired. The next grade to the 
No. 2 is the No. 4 Chest- Weight Machine, at $7. This is 
the same type and general design as the No. 2, but the 
rods are of larger diameter and both rods and wheels 
are polished and mckle-plated. An exceedingly satisfactory 
style of machme is the Spaldmg Chest Weight No. 12, at $10 
each. This is a very well-made machine, indeed The cast- 
iron parts are all nicely japanned, the wheels are iron, turned 
true on centers, and have hardened steel cone-point bearings. 
The guide rods are sprmg steel .copper plated, and the weight 
carnage has removable felt bushings, noiseless and durable. 
Each handle is equipped with ten pounds of weights. This 
machine is an exceedingly satisfactory style. Something that 
is very useful as an attachment to the chest-weight machine 
is the foot and leg attachment. Spalding furnishes this, well 
made of heavy cowhide, readily attached to one handle or 
both of the machine and to be worn with or without shoe. 
The price ot this foot, and leg attach- 
ment IS $1 each. Spalding also fur- 
nishes a head and neck attachment, 
to be used with the chest-weight 
machine, made of heavy cowhide, 
and ready for use by simply snapping 
to one of the handles of the machine 
or both. The price of the No. 3 
head and neck attachment is also $1 
each. 

Exercise acts on the health of 
an individual in the same way as 




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of the lack 
necessary to 



of exercise, 
keep one in 



the draught does on the fire in a 
furnace. Pile on the coal and 
shut off the draught, and you 
kill the fire. Continue to eat 
heavy meals and take no exercise, 
and your health will be affected ; 
but not because of the food you 
have eaten so much as on account 
A little exercise is all that is 
good condition. Some rational, 
pleasant, and interesting exercise persisted in with regularity 
is all that is required, and really there is no exercise more 
interesting and so well within the reach of the ordinary man 
in his own home as that which can be obtained from a satis- 
factory style of rowing machine. Spalding furnishes two differ- 
ent styles of complete rowing machines. In the one the means 
used to produce the resistance is a simple friction clutch. This 
style of machine is known as the Laflin Machine. It takes 
instant hold at the commencement of the stroke, and retains 
the pressure till its completion, when it instantly releases it, 
precisely as in a boat. Each machine is adjustable to any 
amount of friction or resistance. The Laflin Machine, No. 
119, costs $16 each. The other style of rowing machine fur- 
nished by Spalding is known as the Kerns. This is the ideal 
boat for home use and training purposes. It is suitable alike 
for the athlete or the ordinary man 
or woman. It is used by the leading 
athletic clubs and by prominent 
oarsmen all over the world, and has 
been pronounced the most perfect 
rowing machme ever produced. It 
is fitted with the patent roller seat 
and adjustable shoes, and by turn- 
ing a thumb-nut the belt can be 
tightened to any desired figure, and 
thus more or less friction thrown 
into the running parts, imitating the 




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^^ resistance when forcing a rowboat through the 

)^^^\ water. This machine can be used by women as 

well as men simply by loosening the thumb-nut to 

reduce the resistance, and, on the other hand, by 

reversing the oi)eration the resistance can be so 

increased that the strongest athlete can have any 

amount of resistance. The oars are pivoted in such 

a way that the operator can handle and turn them 

the same as he could during the return and 

feathering motion with a boat oar. The price of 

the No. 600 Kerns' Rowing Machine, described above, is $30 

each. 

Rowing attachments are also furnished by Spalding, to be 
used in connection with chest-weight machines. The No. 2 
style, complete with seat, costs $8; and the No. i style, with 
oars and seat, costs $10. Both the No. i and No. 2 styles of 
attachments are not complete rowing machines. With both 
of these it is necessary to have also a regular chest-weight 
machine. 

It is not a new thing to say that "modern people eat too 
much." The evidence of the fact is present in almost every 
home in the land. The remedy, however, is not so well known. 
More exercise is needed, and not, as many suppose, a course of 
dieting. A little exercise with the Indian clubs and dumb 
bells every evening, and perhaps every morning also, would go 
a great way toward curing many of the faults in our present 
mode of living, and toward eradicating many of the ailments 
to which most of us are subjected. To those who have not 
picked up an Indian club or dumb bell 
in years the improvements that have 
been made in the models of the Indian 
clubs particularly are very noticeable. The 
time was when the matter of balance 
was not considered a great deal in an ordi- 
nary Indian club. It was simply cut out 
of a piece of wood, and that was all there 
was to it; but to-day Indian clubs that are 





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proper are made with all regard to weight 
and balance, and in the Spalding line are 
included scientifically correct clubs to exer- 
cise with is really a pleasure and a privilege. 
The best-grade clubs in the Spalding line 
are known as the "Gold Medal" style. 
They are made of selected first-grade clear 
maple, natural color, high finish. The grain 
of the wood is not hidden, and the clearness 
of the maple and the perfect quality of 
material is very evident in these clubs, which are turned out with 
such care at the Spalding factory. Two m:>dels are made in these 
Gold Medal best-grade Indian clubs: Model E is popular with a 
great many of the best Indian club swingers, and Model D is the 
more familiar style. The prices per pair for the different clubs 
furnished in these two models are as follows: 

Model E (weights specified are for each club), §-lb. size, 60 
cents per pair; f-lb., 60 cents; i-lb., 75 cents; i^-lb.. 85 cents; 
2-lb., 95 cents; 3-lb., $1.10. 

Model B (weights specified are for each club), ^-Ib. size, 45 
cents per pair; |-lb., 45 cents; i-lb., 50 cents; i^-lb., 55 cents; 
2-lb., 60 cents; 3-lb., 90 cents. 

Spalding also furnishes in the same models, but in cheaper 
quality, and in what is known as the stained finish, two models: 
Model ES and Model BS, corresponding to Models E and B, 
respectively, in shape. The prices per pair for these clubs are 
as follows : 

Model ES (w^eights specified are for each club), h-\h. size, 
30 cents per pair; f-lb., 35 cents; ilb,,4o cents; ij-lb., 50 cents: 
2-lb., 60 cents ;3-lb., 70 cents. 

Model BS (weights specified are for each club), 
^-Ib. size, 25 cents per pair; f-lb., 30 cents; i-lb.. 35 
cents; ij-lb., 40 cents; 2-lb., 45 cents; 3-lb. ,55 cents. 
The same care in turning out each article is 
shown m the line of Spalding wooden dumb bells 
as in the line of Indian clubs, and the best grade in 
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These are made of selected first-grade clear maple, 
natural color, lathe polish, high finish, and m this 
grade they are known as the Model A. The prices 
I)or pair for the different weights furnished are; 

Model A (weights specified are for each bell), 
]-lb.size, 40 cents per pair; f-lb., 45 cents; i-lb., 
50 cents; i2-h»-, 55 cents; 2-lb,. 65 cents. 

In the same model, but in a cheaper quality, 
stained finish, Spalding furnishes the Model AW, at prices 
specified below, the weights mentioned being for each bell. 

Half-pound size, 25 cents per pair; f-lb., 30 cents; i-lb., 35 
cents, il-lb.. 40 cents, 2-lb., 45 cents. 

For fancy or exhibition swinging, Spalding supplies two 
different styles of Indian clubs, handsomely finished in ebonite. 
The clubs are hollow, with a large body, and although extremely 
light, represent a club weighing three pounds or more. In 
these clubs the prices are as follows- 

No. A, ebonite finish, per pair, $3.50. No. AA, with German 
silver bands per pair^ $5. 

Iron dumb bells and nickle-plated dumb bells are also sup- 
plied by Spalding. The iron dumb bells, black enamel, in sizes 
from 2 to 40 lbs., cost 6 cents per lb., and in sizes over 40 lbs. 
eacfi, cost 8 cents per lb. When required, bar bells made in 
any weight and with wrought-iron handles, any length desired, 
will be furnished by Spalding at 10 cents per lb. Nickel-plated 
dumb bells make a nice appearence, and Spalding furnishes 
them in sizes from i to 5 lbs. each. The plain nickel-plated 
dumb bells, natural polish, cost, for the different sizes as follows : 
No. iN. I-lb. size, 25 cents per pair; No. 2N, 
2-lb., 50 cents; No. 3N, 3-lb., 65 cents; No. 4N, 
4lb.. 75 cents; No. 5N, 5-lb., $1. 

Nickel-plated dumb bells nicely polished and 
furnished with rubber bands, so that when they 
drop they do not make a noise, are furnished by 
Spalding also, and the prices are as specified 
below : 

No. iB, I-lb. size, 65 cents per pair; No. 2B, 





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2-lb., 75 cents; No. 3B, 3-lb., $1; No. 4B, 4-lb., 
$1.15; No. 5B, 5-lb., $1.25. 

It is necessary to have Indian club and dumb 
bell hangers in order to keep the indian clubs 
and dumb bells in proper shape. They should 
not be scattered around the room, but by simply 
putting up a pair of hangers they can be kept 
in good condition, and out of the way when not 
in use. Spalding furnishes these hangers, made of iron and 
nicely japanned, at prices as noted. 

No. 3, for Indian clubs, complete with screws for attaching, 
16 cents per pair. 

No. 4, for dumb bells, complete with screws for attaching, 
16 cents per pair. 

No. 5, for Indian clubs, mounted on oak strips, 25 cents per 
pair. 

No. 6, for dumb bells, mounted on oak strips, 25 cents per 
pair. 

Many men do not realize the importance of exercise as a 
preventive of disease, and as an aid to the enjoyment of good 
health. It is not so important to have large powerful muscles, 
as it is to have perfect digestion; it is not so essential to have 
wonderful agihty as it is to possess a strong regular heart, and 
the importance of having good lungs and kidneys is something 
that cannot be overestimated. Natural functions of the body 
are aided by rational exercises; different parts of the body are 
kept in good condition if exercise is regular. If this was thor- 
oughly understood and the importance of it realized by all men. 
the race would be healthier and have better chance 
of developing further, and beyond what has been 
achieved so far. It rests, however, in the hands of 
each individual to see to it himself that he uses the 
health that is his to further develop his bodily 
strength. Exercise is a debt that every man owes 
to his constitution, and he cannot pay it up too 
promptly. Heredity gave to each of us as a gift ^\\^ 
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you increase that quota to as great an extent 
as possible, and even if we do not value health 
for ourselves, we should have enough considera- 
tion for those who are to come after us to leave 
them no greater handicap in the race of life than 
we started with. To do this it is not necessary 
for us to become athletes or to neglect our business affairs. 
Good health simply necessitates that we take a moderate 
amount of exercise in a rational way. 

Following out the idea of having other members of the family 
enter into the matter of exercises, so that it becomes a family 
concern, and not merely a matter for one individual member 
of the family, there is one article of exercise that lends itself 
naturally to exercises in the home — that is the Medicine Ball. 
Many people — in fact, a great many — do not know anything 
about exercising with the medicine ball. Some of them have 
never heard of this article, or if they have heard of it, perhaps 
imagine it is something altogether different from what it really 
is. To all of those we would recommend that they get im- 
mediately a copy of the Spalding Athletic Library, No. 262, 
entitled "Exercises with the Medicine Ball." The following 
is an extract from this publication; 

"One of the aims of physical training is to make exercise 
interesting and enjoyable. To be beneficial in the highest 
sense it must be recreative. Particularly is this true of physical 
exercise for business men. As a class, in their daily work they 
are kept on a constant mental strain. Besides, they are, to a 
large degree, physically inactive. Life becomes too intense, 
too serious, too sordid. Exercise, therefore, for business men, 
must be largely recreative, relaxing and restful.' 

This is in the category that we class exercises with the medi- 
cine ball. It is particularly useful for the business 
man, especially m his own home. Spalding fur- 
nishes three different sizes of medicine balls, weigh- 
ing [from 4 to 9 pounds. Covering is ot selected 
tanned leather, sewn in the same manner as a foot 
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ticular care has been taken in making these 
balls to be sure that they would hold their 
shape. The exercises with the ball consists of 
throwing the ball from one to another, and 
the catching of it develops the chest, exer- 
cises the back, arms, and legs, and, in fact, 
improves the whole system. The price of 
the medicine ball is — for the No. ii, 4-lb. 
baU, $5; for the No. 12, 6-lb. ball, $6 each, 
and for the No. 13, 9-lb. bah, $7 each. 

As an aid to limbering up and making the muscles supple, 
the wands and wooden bar bell should not be neglected. Spal- 
dmg furnishes a very satisfactory style of calisthenic wand in 
their No. 4, 4^ feet long and i inch in diameter. The cost of 
these is very reasonable, the price being $1.60 per dozen. They 
also furnish a school wand, their No. t,, s^ feet long, made of 
straight-grain maple, for $1.30 per dozen, and in the bar bells 
their best grade is known as the Model S. This was specially 
designed by Dr. Watson L. Savage, of New York City. Has 
large pear-shaped ends with a flexible hickory shaft one-half 
inch in diameter, producing a vibratory exercise similar to 
that obtained with the French wand. The price of the Model 
S, Savage bar bells is $6 per dozen, and for the ordinary bar 
bells, Spalding No. 2, made of selected material, highly polished, 
and 5 feet long, the price is $5 per dozen. 

An article that is interesting as part of the exercising equip- 
ment in the home is a suitable style of striking bag platform 
or disk fitted with a good durable bag. 
Spalding furnishes a very satisfactory article 
of this character in their No. Y disk, the 
price of which, complete with bag, is $5 each. 
They also furnish other styles in their No. 
FR for $5, without bag, and their No. CR 
for $7.50, without bag. Striking bags they 
furnish in prices from 90 cents up to $7 each. 
It is well for all of those who are inter- 
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need anything of this kind, to send for a copy of the Spalding 
catalogue. It should be kept convenient, so that orders can 
be sent in as any article of exercise may be required, and the 
prices of the Spalding apparatus and exercising and athletic 
goods will be found reasonable when the quality of the 
material and workmanship furnished is considered. 

The addresses of the Spalding stores, from which copies of 
the catalogue will be mailed on application, are as follows: 

New York City — 124-128 Nassau Street and 29-33 West 
Forty-second Street. 

Philadelphia, Pa. — 1013 Filbert Street. 

Boston, Mass. — 73 Federal Street. 

Baltimore, Md. — 208 East Baltimore Street. 

Washington, D. C. — 709 Fourteenth Street, N. W. (Colorado 
Building. 

Pittsburg, Pa. — 439 Wood Street. 

Buffalo, N. Y. — 611 Main Street. 

Syracuse, N. Y. — University Block. 

Chicago, 111. — 147-149 Wabash Avenue. 

St. Louis, Mo. — 710 Pine Street. 

Cincinnati, Ohio — Fountain Square, 27 East Fifth Street. 

Kansas City, Mo. — iiii Walnut Street, 

Minneapolis, Minn. — 507 Second Avenue, South. 

New Orleans, La. — 140 Carondelet Street, 

Denver, Col. — 16 16 Arapahoe Street. 

San Francisco, Cal. — 134 Geary Street. 

Detroit, Mich. — 254 Woodward Avenue. 

Cleveland, Ohio — 741 Euclid Avenue. 

Montreal, Canada — 443 St. James Street. . 

London, England — 53, 54, 55, Fetter Lane. 



$p<dding Catalogues of Athletic Goods 

Wem are issuing new catalogues continually throughout the entire year. 
Catalogues containing all information, cuts, description and prices of the full 
equipment for the particular athletic sport covered by each catalogue. 

We charge nothing for these catalogues and we mail them free on request 
to any address. The first issues, however, are always sent to those that we 
have on our records here, and as there are generally many new things contained 
in these catalogues which are particularly interesting to athletes — every 
athlete and everyone interested in athletic goods should be on this record of 
ours. It is only necessary to send your name and address and state just what 
athletic sports you are interested in, and copies of our catalogues will be mailed 
to you as they are issued. 

Spalding Catalogues for Spring and Summer, 1 907 

No. 707B— Catalogue of Base Ball Goods 

A handsome catalogue printed in two colors. Containing cuts, descriptions 
and prices of the Spalding complete line of Base Ball Goods, including base 
balls, bats, catchers", fielders' and basemen's mitts, infielders' gloves, catchers' 
and umpires' masks and protectors, bat and uniform bags, bases, home plates, 
pitchers' box plates, shoe and pitchers' toe plates, score books and scoring 
tablets, umpire indicators and foul flags. 

Spalding Base Ball Uniforms, shirts, pants, caps, shoes, belts, stockings, coats, 
sweaters; also full descriptions of all the various athletic libraries we issue 
devoted to base ball. 

No. 707T— Lawn Tennis Catalogue 

Containing cuts, descriptions and prices of the Spalding complete line of 
Lawn Tennis Goods ; also Squash and Squash Racquet Goods, including rackets, 
balls, nets, posts, markers, marking tapes and plates, racket presses and covers, 
handle covers, center forks, center straps, guy ropes and pegs, reels, tether 
tennis and score books. 

No. 707C— Coif Catalogue 

Containing cuts, descriptions and prices of the Spalding complete line of 
Golf Goods, including wood and iron clubs, aluminum clubs, rubber cored golf 
balls, caddy bags, gloves, marking flags and discs, hole rims and cutters, golf 
paint, ball cleaners, tees, score books and counters, clock golf and golfette. 

No. 707L— Catalogue of Lawn Games 

Cricket, Croquet, Lawn Bowls, Archery, Field Hockey, Equestrian Polo. 
Containing cuts, descriptions and prices of the Spalding complete line of 
Athletic Goods devoted to these sports and games, 

—and — 
Particularly interesting as containing our new line of cricket goods selected 
personally by Tom Hayward, acknowledged the champion cricketer of the world. 

No. 707U— Catalogue of Uniform Goods 

Containing cuts, descriptions and prices of the Spalding complete line of 
Uniform Goods for all Athletic Sports, including Base Ball, Foot Ball, Basket 
Ball, Running, Gymnasium, Bathing, Swimming and Field Athletic Suits; 
shoes, built especially for each athletic sport, athletic hats and caps, jerseys, 
sweaters, stockings, supporters, belts, shin guards and everything else needed 
in an athletic equipment, — and — 

We issue separately and will send upon application a copy of our handsome 

color sheet showing the various shades of material that we furnish in our 

base ball uniforms. A blank for measuring team and a tape measure is 

included with this for the convenience of teams when making up their orders. 

Copies of any of the above catalogues will be mailed 

upon application, from any of our stores, addresses 

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Chest Weight No. 12 

We have just added this very well made machine to 
our line. The cast iron parts are all nicely japanned. 
The w^heels are iron, turned true on centers, and 
have hardened steel cone point bearings. The guide 
rods are spring steel, copper-plated. The weight 
carriage has removable felt bushings, noiseless and 
durable. Each handle is equipped with 10 pounds 



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Chest Weight No. 4 

Same type and general design as No. 2, but rods 
are of larger diameter and both rods and wheels are 
polished and nickel-plated. This machine is a de- 
cidedly neat and attractive piece of apparatus for 
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npHIS machine has 
the Center Arm 
Adjustment, which 
permits of all the 
lower as well as the 
direct and upper 
chest movements. 
The various changes 
are made by raising 
or lowering the cen- 
ter arm, requiring 
but a few seconds. 
It really combines 
two machines in one, 
and is particularly 
suitable for home use 
where space is a con 
sideration. Japan 
finish. One of the 
most reliable and sat- 
isfactory machines 
ever built. Each ma- 
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with 16 pounds of 
weights. 

No. 5 
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SPALDING 
CHEST 
WEIGHT 

No. 2 

AN ideal machine for 
L home use. Well made 
and easy running. 
Rods are 5-8 inch coppered 
spring steel, bearings are 
hardened steel cone, points^ 
running in soft grayiron; noise- 
less and durable. Weight 
carriage packed with felt, 
good for long wear, but easily 
removed and replaced when 
necessary without the use of 
glue or wedges of any kind. 
Weight carriage strikes on 
rubber bumpers. Weights 
are 5 pound iron dumb bells, 
one to each carriage, and 
may be removed and used as 
dumb bells if desired. Wall 
and floor boards are hard 
wood, nicely finished and 
stained. All castings heavily 
japanned. Every part of 
machine guaranteed free of 
defect. 

Each, - $5.00 



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No. 1 Rowing Attachment 

'T'O be used in connection with any chest weights 
which have center arm adjustment, or with 
handles arranged so that they can be pulled from 
a bracket close to the floor. 




HTHIS attachment, as will be noted, has out- 
riggers and arms similar to the rowing 
machine, and offers a great variety of work when 
used in connection with the chest weight. 

No. 1. Rowing Attachment. 
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Rowing Attachment 

"yO be used in connection with any chest 
weights which have center arm adjust- 
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can be pulled from a bracket close to the floor. 



RESIGNED to fill the demand for a low 

priced article of this kind, built along 

substantial lines. Will give entire satisfaction. 

No. 2. Rowing Attachment. 
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Illustrating Method of Fastening Foot and Leg 
Attachment to No. 5 Chest Weight Machine. 

No, 2. Well made of heavy cowhide. Readily attached to one 
handle or both ; can be worn with or without shoe. Each, $1 .00 



Head and Neck Attachment 




Illustrating Method of Fastening Head and Neck Attachment 
to No. 5 Chest Weight Machine. 



No. 3. Well made of heavy cowhide, 
snapping to one of the handles or both. 



Ready for use by simply 
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The Laflin Friction Rowing Machine 



THE means used to produce the resistance is a simple 
friction clutch, which takes instant hold at the com- 
mencement of the stroke and retains the pressure 
till Its completion, when it instantly releases it precisely as 
m a boat. Quickly taken apart without loosening any 
bolts or screws. Each machine is adjustable to any 
amount of friction or resistance. 

No. 119. Complete, $16.00 




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Operated just like 
rowing a boat. 




I^HE ideal boat for home use and training purposes. Used by the 
* leading^ athletic clubs, colleges and prominent oarsmen of the world, 
and pronounced the most perfect rowing machine ever produced. Fitted 
with the Kerns' Patent Roller Seat and Shoes, the shoes having a three- 
inch adjustment, to suit either a tall or a short person. By turning a 
thumb-nut the belt can be tightened to any desired degree, and more or 
less friction thrown into the running parts, imitating the resistance 
which exists when forcing a rowboat through the water. The weaker 
sex can use the machine by simply loosening the thumb-nut. which re- 
duces the resistance; and on the other hand, by reversing the operation, 
the resistance can be so increased that the strongest athlete can have 
any amount of resistance. The oars are pivoted in such a way that the i 
operator can handle and turn them the same as he would during the re- / 
turn and feathering motion with a boat oar. / 

No. 600. Each, $30.00 

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Spalding 
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nine pounds. The 
covering- is of se- 
lected tan leather sewn in 
the same manner as our 
foot balls. Quality 
throughout has been much 
improved and the balls as 
now made are extremely 
durable. The exercise 
consists of throwing ball to one another, and 
the catching of it develops the chest, exer- 
cises the back, arms, legs; in fact, improves 
the whole system. 



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BAR STALLS 

THIS well known and 
popular piece of apar- 
atus is particularly 
adapted for use in the home, 
as it is compact, of simple 
construction, and because 
it may be used for the great- 
est variety of movements 
affecting every part of the 
body. The principal re- 
quirements of apparatus 
for the home are abdomen 
and chest movements, and 
for these the Bar Stall is 

especially adapted. 
Apparatus more compact 
cannot be found. The Stall 
is to be erected against the 
wall, behind a door, or 
against any flat surface. 
The dimensions are nine 
feet high, thirty-two inches 
wide, and it extends six 
inches into the room. It is 
of such simple construction 
that anyone can put it up 
in a few minutes, and best 
of all, it is impossible to get 
out of order, there being no 
moving or working parts. 
Made from selected hard 
pine, modelled after the lat- 
est and most approved pat- 
tern, oval fronts, round 
corners, etc. The rungs are 
maple, having square tenons 
on end, fitting mortise in 
upright, and firmly wedged 
in place. There is no possi- 
bility of their working loose 
or turning. Nicely finished 
and well made throughout. 
Furnished complete with 
necessary wall boards, floor 
flanges for upright screws, 
etc. Where it is necessary 
to attach this to a door it 
can be supplied smaller in 
size or less in height than 

as described above. 
No. 204. Bar Stalls. 

Per section, $8.00 



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IRON DUMB BELLS 



Made on approved models 
in black enamel. 



nicely balanced and finished 
Sizes 2 to 40 pounds. 




Per pound. . 6c. 

Over 40 pounds. . 8c. 

Bar Bells, any weight, 
wrought iron handles, 
any length made speci- 
ally. Ber pound, 10c. 

NICKEL-PLATED DUMB BELLS 

Nickel-plated 
and polished. 
Per pair. 

IN. I lb. $ .25 
2N.2 ' .50 
3N.3" .65 
4N.4" .75 
5N. 5'* 1.00 

Nickel-Plated Dumb Bells with Rubber Bands 

Nickel-plated 
and polished. 

Per pair. 

IB. lib. $ .65 

2B. 2 " .75 

3B. 3 " 1.00 

4B. 4 " 1.15 

5B. 5 " 1.25 





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GOLD MEDAL INDIAN CLIDS 

Natural Color, Lathe Polished, High Finish _^-^ 

Spalding Gold Medal Indian Clubs 
are made of selected first grade clear 
maple, in two popular models, and are 
perfect in balance. Each club bears 
fac-simile of the Spalding Gold 
Aledal, and one pair is wraped in each 
paper bag. 




Model E — Weig^hts specified are for 
each club. 



.60 
.60 
.75 



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lb. 
lb. 



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Weights specified are for^ 
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$ .45 1% lb. 
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.50 3 lb. 



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Spalding Doorway Horizonral Bar 




The keys fastened to each end 

of bar fit in the side cleats, 

which are secured to door jamb 

and hold the bar firmly in place. 

The parts are of malleable iron, 

very light, yet strong enough to sustain the heaviest 

man. The bar may be quickly removed when not in 

use, leaving no projecting part. 

No. 101. Complete with parts, $2.00 

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THE SPALDING DISK PLATFORM 

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Can be put up in a very small space 
and taken down quickly when not in 
use by simply detaching the curve fix- 
ture from the wall plate. 
The metal disk against which the bag 
strikes constitutes one of the best fea- 
tures ever incorporated in an arrange- 
ment of this character^ rendering it al- 
most noiseless and very quick in action. 
Suitable particularly for the home, and 
very useful to prof essional and business 
men who find a little exercise necessary 
to keep in condition. 

The Spalding Disk Platform, Complete with Bag 

No. Y. Each, $5.00 

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The Bladders used in all our Striking Bags are made of 
pure Para rubber and fully guaranteed. 

No. 18. The "Fitzsimmons Special." 
Made of finest selected olive Napa 
tanned leather. extra well made, 
double stitched, red welted seams 
and reinforced throughout. For train- 
ing purposes particularly this bag 
will be found extremely satisfactory 
in every respect. Each $5.00 

No. 18S. Same as No. 18, but smaller 
in size and lighter. Intended for 
very speedy work. Each $5.00 

No. 12. Made of olive tanned leather, 
specially selected; double stitched, red 
welted seams and reinforced through- 
out. Excellent for quick work. 
Each $4.00 

No. 10. Made of specially tanned 
brown glove leather; double stitched, 
red welted seams and reinforced 
throughout. Well made in every par- 
ticular. Each $3.25 

No. 17. Made of fine craven tanned 
leather, well finished; double stitched, 
red welted seams and reinforced 
throughout. A good all around bag. 
Each $3.00 

No. 16. Made of extra fine grain 
leather; full size and lined through- 
out. Each $2.50 

No. 15. Made of olive tanned leather; full size and lined through- 
out; red welted seams. Each $1.75 

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No. I I , Corbett pattern, 
large 7-oz. glove, best qual- 
ity brown glove leather, 
padded with best curled 
hair, patent palm lacing, 
padded wristband, patent 
palm grip ; substantially 
made throughout for hard 
usage. Set of four, $5. 00^ 

No. 13. Corbett pattern. _. 
olive tanned leather, well(^ 
padded with hair, patent 
palm lacing and patent 
palm grip. 

Set of four. $4.50 

No. I 5 . Corbett pattern, 
olive tanned leather, well 
padded with hair, padded 
wristband, patent palm lac- 
ing, patent palm grip. 

Set of four, $3.50 



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patent palm lacing, patent palm grip, padded wristband. 

Set of four, $3.50 

No. 19. Corbett pattern, craven tan leather, well padded with hair, 
patent palm grip and patent palm lacing. . . Set of four, $3. OO 

No. 2 1 . Corbett pattern, grip and cuffs of brown leather, balance of 
glove finished in dark wine color leather; well padded with hair and 
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Durand-Steel Lockers 



WOODEN LOCKERS are objec- 
tionable because they attract 
vermin, absoi'b odors, can be 
easily broken into, and are dan- 
gerous on account of fire. Lockers made 
from wire mesh or expanded metal af- 
ford little security, as they can be easily 
entered with wire cutters. Clothes 
placed in them become covered with dust 
and the lockers themselves presenta poor 
appearance, resembling animal cages. 

Durand-Steel Lockers are made 

of high-grade steel plates, and are fin- 
ished with gloss-black Furnace baked 
Japan (400*^), comparable to that used on 
hospital ware, which will never flake ofi: 
nor require refinishing, as do paints and 
enamels. 

Durand-Steel Lockers are usual- 
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locker 
from 

coming in contact with wet gar- 
ments in adjoining lockers, while 
plenty of ventilation is secured by 
having the door perforated its 
entire length, but if the pur- 
chaser prefers we perforate the 
backs also. 

The cost of Durand-Steel Lockers 
is no more than that of first-class 
wooden lockers, and they last as 
long as the building, are sanitary, 
secure, and in addition, are fire- 
Iiroof. 

We are handling lockers as a spe- 
cial contract business, and ship- 
ment will in every case be made 
.lirect from the factory in Chi- 
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A. C. SPALDING & BROS. 

Send for Complete Catalogue of \ Stor-es in all large cities. 

all Athletic Sports. I See inside cover page of this book. 



THE FOLLOWING INDEX FROM 
SPALDING'S LATEST CATALOGUES 
WILL GIVE AN IDEA OF THE 
GREAT VARIETY OF ATHLETIC 
GOODS MANUFACTURED AND SOLD 
BY A. G. SPALDING & BROS. : : : : 



Page 
Abdomen rrotortor. . . . ;'. 1, 72 

Archery Goods 78, 79 

Athletic Paraphenialiii. 82 

Badminton r>9 

Bags, Bat 21 

Bags, Bathing Suit 32 

Bags, Caddv GO, 67 

Bags, Striking U)2. 103 

Bags, Uniform 21 

Balls, Base 4-7 

Balls, Basket 84, 85 

Balls, Croquet 76 

Balls, Foot 70, 71 

Balls, Hand 94 

Balls, Field Hockey... 74 

Balls, Indoor Base.... 92 

Balls, Golf 64, 65, 69 

Balls, Lacrosse 88 

Balls, Medicine 114 

Balls, Polo 89 

Balls, Tennis 48, 49 

Balls, Squash 56 

Balls, Volley 94 

Balls, Water Polo .... 94 

Bandages, Elastic 30 

Bars, Ash Ill 

Bar Stalls 115 

Bars, Doorway 118 

Bases, Base Ball 20 

Bases, Indoor 92 

Basket Ball Wear 86. 87 

Bats, Base Ball 8-10 

Bats, Indoor 92 

Bat Bags, Base Ball.. 21 

Bathing- Suits 32-33 

Belts 25, 72 

Bladders 71,85,103 

Bows, Archery 78, 79 

Caddy Bags 66, 67 

Caps, Base Ball 26 

Caps, University 27 

Centre P"'orks, Iron 54 

Centre Straps. Canvas. 54 

Chest Weights 100, 107 

Circle, 7-f t 82 

Clock Golf 69 

Coats, Base Ball 24 

Corks, Running 35 

Covers, Racket 54 

Cricket Goods 57 

Croquet Goods 76 

Discus, Olympic 81 

Disks, Striking Bag.. 104, 1()5 

Dumb Bells 110, 111 

Elastic Bandages .30 

Emblems 2( 



Equestrian Polo 

Exercisers, Home 

Exercisers, Whitely... 

Fencing Goods 

Field Hockey Sticks... 

Flags, College 

Foot Balls 

Foul Flags 

Gloves, Base Ball 

Gloves, Boxing 

Gloves, Fencing 

Gloves, Foot Ball 

Gloves, Golf 

Gloves, Striking Bag.. 

Goals, Basket Ball 

Goals, Field Hockey... 

Goals, Foot Ball 

Goals, Lacrosse 

Goals. Polo 

Golf Clubs 

Golf Goods 

Grips. Athletic 

Guy Ropes and Pegs.. 
Gymhasium, Outdoor. . . 

Hammers. Athletic... 
Handle Covers, Rubber 

Hats, University 

Home Gymnasium ..... 

Horizontal Bars 1 

Hurdles, Safety 

Hob Nails 

Horns, Umpires' 

Indian Clubs 110,111 

Indoor Base Ball 92 

Inflaters, Striking Bag. 103 

Jackets, Swimming.... .32 

Jerseys .38 

Knee Tights 37 

Knickerbockers 37. 73 

Lacrosse 88 

Lanes for Sprints, 

Lawn Bowls 

Ix>ckers 



Page 

75 

120 

120 

95-98 

74 

83 

70-71 

20 

16, 17 

99-101 

97 

31 

67 

103 

85 

74 

71 

88 

89 

58. 63 

58-69 

35 

53 

121 

80 

54 

27 

116 

18, 119 

82 

41, 67 

82 



82 

77 

124 

55 
18 
98 
118 
114 
83 

Mitts. Base Ball 11-15 

Mitts, Striking Bag... 1(J3 

Nets, Tennis 50, 51 

Numbers, Competitors'- 35 



Markers. Tennis.., 
Masks, Base Ball. 
Masks, Fencing.... 

Mattresses 

Medicine Balls 

Megai)liones 



SPALDING'S ILLUSTRATED CATA- 
LOGUE AND PRICE LIST FURNISHED 
FREE UPON APPLICATION TO ANY 
OF SPALDING'S STORES-FOR LOCA- 
TION OF WHICH SEE INSIDE FRONT 
COVER OF THIS BOOK. :::::: 





Page 




Page 


Paint, Golf 


69 


Shoes, Gymnasium . . . 


43 


Pants, Base Ball 


25 


Shoes, Indoor Jumping. 


35 


Pants, Cricket 


36 


Shoes. Jumping 


34, 35 


Pants, Foot Ball 


7.3 


Shoes, Indoor Running. 


35 


Pants, Running 


35 


Shoes, Running 


34 


Parallel Bars 


119 


Shoes, Squa.sh 


41 


Pistol. Starter's 


82 


Shoes, Tennis 


42 


Plates, Base Ball Shoe 


20 


Shoe Plates, Base Ball 


20 


Plates, Home 


20 


Shot 


80 


Plates, Marking 


55 


Skates, Roller 


90, 91 


Plates, Pitchers' Toe.. 


20 


Skull Caps 


73 


Plates, Pitchers' Box.. 


20 


Sleeve Bands 


83 


Poles, Vaulting 


81 


Slippers, Bathing 


32 


Polo, Equestrian 


75 


Stockings 


29 


Polo, Roller 


89 


Stop Board 


82 


Presses, Racket 


54 


Stop Watch 


82 


Protection for Shoe 


28 




31 


Plates 


Supporters, Ankle 


28, 30 


Protection for Shoe 




Suspensories 


31, 72 


Spikes 


35 


Sweaters 24, 


39, 40 


Protectors, Ease Ball.. 


19 


Swivels, Striking Bag. 


102 


Protector, Thumb 


85 






Push Ball 


94 


Take-Off Board 


82 


Pushers, Chamois 


35 


Tape, Rubber Adhesive 


54 


Puttees, Golf 


41 


Tapes, Marking 


55 






Tapes, Measuring 


82 


Quoits 


114 


Targets, Archery 


79 






Tennis Rackets 


44-47 


Racket Covers 




Tennis Nets 

Tennis Posts 


50. 51 
51-53 


Rackets, Lawn Tennis. 


44-47 
56 
54 
49 


Rackets. Squash Tennis 




55 


Racket Presses 

Rackets Restrung 


Tights, Full Length... 
Toe Board 


37 

82 


Rackets, Squash 


56 
53 




117 


Reels for Tennis Posts 


Trousers, Tennis, Out- 




Rings, Swinging 116, 117 


ing 

Trousers, Y. M. C. A. 


36 


Rink Skates 


91 


37 




Roque Goods , 


77 


Trunks, Velvet 


37 


Rowing Machines 108, 109 


Trunks, Worsted 


32 


Score Books, Base Ball 
Score Books, Basket 
Ball 


21 

85 
69 


Umpire Indicator 

Uniform Bags 


21 
21 


Score Books, Golf 


Uniforms, Base Ball... 


22-23 


Score Books, Tennis... 
Scoring Tablets 


54 
21 


Uniforms, Indoor 

Underwear, Athletic. . . 


93 
36 


Shin Guards 72, 


74, 89 


Varnish for Gut 


54 


Shirts, Base Ball 


25 


Vaulting Standards. . . . 


81 


Shirts, Outing 

Shirts, Quarter Sleeve. 


30 
37 


Volley Ball Standards. 


94 


Shirts, Sleeveless 


37 


Waist Reducing Ma- 






28 
87 
42 




113 


Shoes, Basket Ball 




111 


Shoes, Bowling 


Watches. Stop 


82 


Shoes Cross Countiy.. 
Shoes, Cricket 


34 
42 
97 




32 


Weights, 56-lb 


80 


Shoes, Fencing 


Whistles, Referees'... 


82 


Shoes, Foot Ball 


72 


Wrist Machines 


120 


Shoes, Golf 


41 


Wrestline Machines... 


113 



ff.ki r-r 190' 







Albert G. and J. Walter Spalding commenced business March 
1st, 1876, at Chicago, under the firm name A. G. Spalding & Bro. , 
with a capital of $800. Two years later their brother-in-law, 
William T. Brown, came into the business, and the firm name 
was then changed to A, G. Spalding & Bros. 

The business was founded on the Athletic reputation of ]\Ir. 
A. G. Spalding, who acquired a national prominence in the realm 
of Sport, as Captain and Pitcher of the Forest City's of Rockford, 
111. (1865-70), the original Boston Base Ball Club (Champions of 
the United States, 1871-75), and the Chicago Ball Club (1876-77), 
first Champions of the National League. He was also one of the 
original organizers, and for many years a director, of the National 
League of America, the premier Base Ball organization of the 
world. Mr. Spalding has taken an important part in Base Ball 
affairs ever since it became the National Game of the United States 
at the close of the Civil War in 1865. The returning veterans of 
that War, who had played the game as a camp diversion, dis- 
seminated this new American field sport throughout the country, 
and thus gave it its national character. 

Base Ball Goods were the only articles of merchandise carried 
the first year, the total sales amounting to $11,000. Gradually 
implements and accessories of Athletic Sports were added, until 
the firm now manufacture the requisites for all kinds of Athletic 
Sports, Originally the firm contracted for their supplies from 
outside manufacturers, but finding it impossible, by this method, 
to keep the standard of quality up to their high ideals, they 
gradually commenced the manufacture of their own goods, and 
by the acquisition from time to time of various established 
factories located in difTerent parts of the country, are now able 
to, and do manufacture in their own factories everything bearing 
the Spalding Trade-Mark, which stands the world over as a 
guarantee of the highest quality,. 



There are over three thousand persons employed in various 
capacities in A. G. Spalding & Bros.' facteries and stores located 
in all the leading cities of the United States, Canada and England. 
A capital of over $4,000,000 is employed in carrying on this busi- 
ness, and the annual sales exceed the total combined annual sales 
of all other manufacturers in the world making a similar line 
of goods. 

A. G. Spalding & Bros, have always taken a leading part in 
the introduction, encouragement and support of all new Sports 
and Games, and the prominence attained by Athletic Sports in 
the United States is in a very great measure due to the energy, 
enterprise and liberality of this progressive concern. They were 
the pioneers, and in fact the founders, of the Athletic Goods 
Trade in America, and are now universally recognized as the 
undisputed Leaders in the Athletic Goods line throughout the 
world. 

The late Marshall Field of Chicago, America's greatest Mer- 
chant, speaking of the business of A. G. Spalding & Bros., said: 
"I am familiar with its early career, growth and development, 
and when I compare its unpromising outlook and the special 
field for its operations that existed at its inception in 1876, with 
its present magnitude, I consider it one of the most remarkable 
mercantile successes of the world." 

The millions of Athletes using them, and the thousands of 
Dealers selling them, attest to the High Quality of Spalding's 
Athletic Goods, and the/ must determine the futurt history of 
this concern. 




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